A special pound cake just in time for Valentine’s Day
Who knew you could make a vegan pound cake, much less a red velvet one? Well, you can, and a darn good one, if I do say so. This cake is quintessential Valentine’s and should definitely be made for your loved ones.
The first time I made this as a chocolate pound cake with chocolate chips. It had more of an authentic pound cake flavor – a little dry. For this cake, I wanted it to be loaded with rich red velvet flavor, so I cut down the cooking time. As you can see, there’s a bit of gooeyness at the top of the cake, which I love. If you’re not a fan, add an extra five minutes cooking time.
What is your favorite red velvet treat?
Red Velvet Pound Cake
Author: Megan - The Emotional Baker
Serves: 12
Ingredients
- ½ cup margarine
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1.5 tsp ground flaxseed
- 1.5 tbsp water
- 1¾ cup all purpose flour
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease and flour a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
- In large bowl, cream together margarine and sugar.
- In small bowl, combine ground flaxseed and water. Add to sugar mixture, combine.
- In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder.
- In small bowl, combine almond milk, oil and red food coloring.
- Add the dry ingredients and wet ingredients to the sugar mixture, alternating between the two and ending with the liquids.
- Pour into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 35 minutes for a moister cake or 40 minutes for a done cake. Use a toothpick to judge for doneness.
- Allow to cool in loaf pan. Transfer to wire rack.
Red velvet and pound cake look good together!
Love red velvet treats and this pound cake looks adorable! I love how you shaped it into a pretty bow, perfect for Valentine’s Day 🙂
I have never thought to make red velvet pound cake, but such a great idea! Love the undercooked part in the center, too!
I love pound cake, and I love this red velvet variation! I love how gooey it is in the middle; that might just be my favorite part.
Looks so delicious!