CREAM CHEESE CAKE WITH RED VELVET FUDGE FROSTING

By cecelia26_

Ingredients

• For the Cream Cheese Pound Cake:
• 8 ounces butter, at room temperature
• 8 ounce cream cheese, at room temperature
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs, at room temperature
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 10-12 cup Bundt pan
• For the Optional Cream Cheese Swirl:
• 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg, at room temperature
• For the Red Velvet Fudge Frosting:
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp light corn syrup
• 9 oz butter, divided use
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 – 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder (choose a light-colored variety for best frosting color)
• 1/4 cup powdered buttermilk
• Red gel food coloring
• Candy thermometer

Preparation

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