Red Velvet Loaf Cake with Blueberries
Red Velvet Loaf Cake with Blueberries is a visually stunning and deliciously moist dessert that perfectly marries the classic flavors of red velvet with juicy bursts of blueberries. This delightful loaf cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to cozy afternoons at home. With its vibrant color and rich flavor, it’s bound to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan with non-stick spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then the buttermilk and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Stir in red food coloring until the desired color is achieved. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Gently fold in fresh blueberries without bursting them.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg