Red velvet pound cake

Red velvet pound cake

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 3 c
• vanilla - 1 tsp
• pkg - 8 oz
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• cocoa - 3 Tbsp
• buttermilk - 1 c
• baking powder - 1 tsp
• all-purpose flour
• large eggs - 6 item
• margarine - 1 lb
• red food coloring - 1 oz
• box powdered sugar - 1 item

How to make red velvet pound cake:

Cream Cheese Icing:1/2 c. margarine1 box powdered sugar1/2 tsp. salt8 oz. pkg. cream cheese1 tsp. vanilla Cream margarine and sugar; add eggs one at a time beating after each addition. Add flour, baking powder and cocoa, alternating with buttermilk and red food coloring. Add vanilla. Pour into greased and floured 10-inch tube pan and bake at 300° for 1 hour and 20 minutes until the cake tests done. Frost with cream cheese icing.

Icing: Combine all ingredients, beating until smooth. Beat at high speed on mixer.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cakes, Low sodium.