Celebrate the holiday season with this delightful Red Velvet Marble Loaf Cake, featuring a moist blend of red velvet and vanilla cake swirled together for a festive look. The cake is topped with a creamy vegan cream cheese icing, an absolute must for the full experience. After meticulous recipe testing, this cake is sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 220 ml (3/4 cup + 3 tablespoons) unsweetened almond milk
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) lemon juice or white vinegar
- 60 g (1/4 cup) unsweetened almond yogurt
- 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 75 ml (1/3 cup) canola oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 220 g (1 cup + 3/4 cup) all-purpose flour
- 10 g (1 tablespoon) cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Red Velvet Batter:
- 3/4 of the prepared cake batter
- 1 tablespoon Dutch cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp or more red food coloring
For the Cream Cheese Icing:
- 110 g (1/2 cup) vegan cream cheese, softened
- 45 g (3/4 cup) vegan butter, softened
- 60 g (1/2 cup) powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Method
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine warm milk and vinegar in a bowl, let sit for 15 minutes to curdle. Mix in yogurt. Add oil, sugar, and vanilla extract, stirring until sugar dissolves. Sift dry ingredients together and gently mix into the liquid to form a smooth batter.
- Make Red Velvet Batter: Mix 3/4 of the cake batter with cocoa powder and red food coloring until smooth.
- Bake: Grease and line an 8-inch loaf pan. Alternately spoon or pipe red velvet and vanilla batter into the pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Cool completely in the pan at room temperature, then remove from the pan.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Icing: Mix softened butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until fluffy. Spread icing over the cooled loaf cake and smooth out.
- Serve: Cut the Red Velvet Marble Loaf Cake into thick slices and serve.
Enjoy this festive Red Velvet Marble Loaf Cake with Vegan Cream Cheese Icing, a perfect addition to your holiday table. Share this recipe with loved ones and bookmark our site for more delightful holiday treats!
