This Copycat Starbucks Red Velvet Loaf recipe is a moist and tender loaf of soft and fluffy red velvet cake. It is an amazing treat to enjoy with your morning coffee or as an afternoon snack!
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- What makes this recipe irresistible
- What you’ll need: ingredients
- Creative variations to try
- Step-by-step instructions
- Watch and learn: recipe video
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- Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s)
- Deb’s top tips
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What makes this recipe irresistible
This recipe stands out because of its rich, velvety texture and its vibrant color. Not only does it taste incredible, but it's also extremely easy to make.
So, with this delicious recipe, you don't have to even leave the house, you can enjoy a slice right at home in your pjs, whenever the craving hits!
What you’ll need: ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements.
Creative variations to try
- I like to keep things simple and just dust the top with a bit of powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate. However, cream cheese frosting or a cream cheese glaze would also taste amazing on top of this moist loaf cake.
- Love chocolate? Add a cup of mini chocolate chips to the batter for extra chocolate flavor. You can never have too much chocolate!
- Want to add a nutty crunch? Sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans over the top of the loaf before baking. The added texture and flavor are delicious.
Step-by-step instructions
This is an overview; for detailed instructions, scroll down to the bottom. Don't forget, for easy viewing click on the photo to blow it up to full size.
#1 Mix the cake mix.
#2 Mix the swirl batter.
#3 Add half the red batter.
#4 Top with half the white and swirl.
#5 Add the remaining red velvet batter.
#6 Finish by adding the remaining white and swirl.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s)
No, red velvet is not just chocolate cake. While it does contain cocoa powder, red velvet has a unique flavor due to the combination of cocoa, buttermilk, and vinegar. This mixture creates a subtle tanginess that makes it so much better than regular chocolate cake!
Yes, you can absolutely make these into mini loaves! Simply divide the batter evenly between mini loaf pans, being sure not to fill them more than two-thirds full to prevent overflow. Bake at the same temperature, but reduce the cooking time. Check for doneness around the 20-25 minute mark.
Deb’s top tips
The most important tip I can give you for baking cakes, is to not overmix the batter. You want to mix the batter for no more than two minutes total. Overmixing can cause a dry cake.
- Using parchment paper is not required, though it does help prevent the loaf cake from sticking and allows you to remove the entire loaf evenly. If you aren't using parchment paper, be sure to spray your loaf pan well with baking spray.
- The size of your loaf pan will affect your cooking time. So, if you use a different sized pan, make sure that you adjust your baking time accordingly.
More recipes you’ll love
Cake is one of my favorite desserts to make for gatherings and parties. It's a great way to make a shareable dessert that tastes amazing without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
My go-to cake recipes for parties and potlucks are Churro Bundt Cake, Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake, and this Better Than Sex Cake recipe. You can't go wrong with any of them!
Remember, calories don’t count if you’re baking with love (or at least that’s what we’re telling ourselves 😂). So, go ahead and enjoy a slice or two of this homemade red velvet cake, and then come back and let me know how it turned out for you!
Copycat Starbucks Red Velvet Loaf Recipe
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounce box red velvet cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: dust the top with powdered sugar or drizzle your loaf with melted white chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Pour about half of the red velvet batter into the prepared loaf pan. Dollop half of the cream cheese mixture on top. Repeat with the remaining batter and cream cheese mixture, swirling to create a marbled effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too much, tent with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted white chocolate for extra indulgence. Slice and enjoy your homemade Starbucks-inspired treat!
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