Red Velvet Pound Cake

This rich, moist red velvet pound cakeย isย unbelievably decadent and the perfect festiveย holiday dessert!ย You’ll never guess the “secret” ingredient! SO good!!

This rich, moist red velvet pound cakeย isย unbelievably decadent and the perfect festiveย holiday dessert!

Homemade Red Velvet Pound Cake

I’ve got a confession to make…

I never quite understood the big deal about red velvet cake. I mean, it’s pretty and all, but I never really “got it” I guess you could say.

Until THIS red velvet pound cake.

I get it now.

I. Am. A. Believer.

You will be too when you see how easy it is to make this red velvet pound cake …and of course when you taste it! There is a “secret ingredient” that makes this red velvet loaf so unbelievably moist and decadent…

This rich, moist red velvet pound cakeย isย unbelievably decadent and such a festiveย holiday dessert! You'll never guess the "secret" ingredient! SO good!!

The “Secret Ingredient” in our Red Velvet Pound Cake

What is the secret ingredient in this red velvet loaf that makes itย extra moist and delicious? What is it that made me a believer in red velvet again??

Bananas!

Yep, bananas!

Just think how soft and rich banana bread is, and then you can see how it would do the same for this red velvet loaf too!

A pound cake traditionally has a pound of each of the following four ingredients: flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. We used a box cake shortcut for our red velvet pound cake to make it a super easy recipe. The “secret” ingredient brings the density and moistness that you expect from a pound cake, so that’s why I went ahead and decided to call it pound cake.

Whether you call it Red Velvet Pound Cake, Red Velvet Loaf, or Red Velvet Bread…it’s definitely a must-try!

red velvet pound cake topped with cream cheese icing, peppermints, and chocolate shavings

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Red Velvet Pound Cake Ingredients

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted sweet cream butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Chocolate shavings (use this handy chocolate shaver to make your own)
  • Candy canes, crushed

Kitchen Supplies Used

How to Make Red Velvet Pound Cake

First, watch our quick video demo (1 minute) to see how we made this red velvet loaf. Then keep reading for ย helpful baking tips!

Red velvet pound cake batter

Baking Tips

  • Exact baking time may vary with your oven – cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • When cake is done baking, remove from oven and place loaf pan on a wire cooling rack to come down to room temperature.

Frosting Ideas

Want a super simple white chocolate glaze ready in minutes? It doesn’t get any easier than our 2-ingredient “magic” white chocolate coconut oil frosting (click here for the recipe).

cream cheese frosting in mixing bowl

If you prefer traditional thick cream cheese icing, keep scrolling for the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, where I’ve included directions to make this option.

red velvet pound cake with cream cheese icing

Whichever icing you choose, top your red velvet loaf generously with chocolate shavings. For the holiday season we add crushed peppermints for extra sparkle!

When ready to frost and decorate, remove red velvet loaf from pan and place on cutting board or serving dish.

If using cream cheese icing, scoop into a plastic frosting bag for easy application. If using our white chocolate glaze, simply pour the warm glaze slowly over the cake so that it hardens as you pour.

Sprinkle with chocolate shavings and candy canes before glaze completely sets. Allow frosting to set completely before cutting.

How to make red velvet loaf

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Red Velvet Pound Cake (with Video)

This rich, moist red velvet pound cakeย isย unbelievably decadent and the perfect festiveย holiday dessert!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Keyword: bread, cake, Christmas, holiday, pound cake, red velvet
Servings: 12
Calories: 584kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost: $8

Ingredients

For the cake:

For the frosting:

Toppings:

  • 1 cup chocolate shavings
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes

Instructions

For the cake:

  • Preheat oven to 350ยฐF. Prepare a loaf pan by greasing the bottom and sides with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a standing mixer, combine the dry cake mix, oil, eggs, and mashed bananas.
  • Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 40 minutes at 350ยฐF. (Note: Exact baking time may vary with your oven - cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.)
  • When cake is done baking, remove from oven and place loaf pan on a wire cooling rack to come down to room temperature.

For the cream cheese icing:

  • Using a standing mixer, combine softened butter and cream cheese, powdered sugar, whipping cream, and vanilla. Mix on medium speed until we-llcombined and stiff peaks form.

To decorate:

  • When ready to frost and decorate, remove red velvet loaf from pan and place on cutting board or serving dish.
  • If using cream cheese icing, scoop into a plastic frosting bag for easy application. If using our white chocolate glaze, simply pour the warm glaze slowly over the cake so that it hardens as you pour.
  • Sprinkle with chocolate shavings and candy canes before glaze completely sets. Allow frosting to set completely before cutting.
  • Let frosting harden for about 10 minutes before enjoying.

Video

Notes

Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Nutrition

Calories: 584kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 730IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1.9mg

Be sure to pin our Red Velvet Loaf on Pinterest:

This rich, moist red velvet pound cakeย isย unbelievably decadent and the perfect festiveย holiday dessert!

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4 Comments

  1. This is beautiful and I’m sure delicious! Do you know what the baking times and temps might be if this were made into cupcakes? Or a bundt pan?

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