The gorgeous color of red velvet loaf cake paired with the decadent cream cheese frosting is bold and indulgent, yet so easy to make.

Red velvet bread is simplified with a few kitchen shortcuts (hello, cake mix!) and baked in a loaf pan, so it’s easy to share and serve.

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Whenever I go into a bakery, I always check to see if they have anything red velvet – cupcakes, bread, layer cakes or cookies. I will buy it if they have something because I’m pretty much a sucker for anything red velvet.

I also like to make red velvet desserts at home, such as red velvet ooey gooey butter cake, red velvet whoopie pies, red velvet ice cream, and my Instant Pot red velvet bundt cake!

The flavor of red velvet is a unique combination of chocolate and vanilla, and when paired with cream cheese frosting, it tastes like heaven on a fork.

It’s the thing sweet dreams are made of, and this red velvet bread recipe is no exception.

Homemade red velvet bread is every bit as delicious as bakery-style cake. Plus, it’s going to come out perfect every time you make it because we use a few simple shortcuts, or as I like to call them, baker’s secrets. 😉

Just enjoy the fact that everyone raves about how much they love your red velvet bread recipe, and don’t tell them you started with a boxed cake mix!

The gorgeous color of this red velvet loaf cake makes it perfect for the holiday season.

Plus, this easy recipe makes two loaves so that you can give one as a gift.

You can gift these red velvet loaf cakes to your kids’ school teachers, take them to Christmas parties, and they freeze well (unfrosted), so you can always pop the extra in the freezer and pull it out when you need it.

Anytime I can find a shortcut when it comes to holiday baking, I am always on board.

More Homemade Quickbread Recipes You’ll Love:

• Holiday Pistachio Bread
• Gingerbread Loaf
• Grandma’s Pumpkin Bread

Can You Make A Loaf Cake With Cake Mix

The main difference between a loaf and a cake is the pan in which it is baked. As long as you account for the difference in size, you can pretty much make any cake recipe in a loaf pan.

Boxed cake mix is a wonderful shortcut for the busy home baker. To give this recipe more flavor and texture, we’re doctoring it up with instant pudding mix and sour cream.

There is no doubt that this red velvet loaf cake will be just as soft, tender, and decadent as any cake you can purchase in a bakery.

Making loaf cakes with a cake mix can make baking easier. Baking doesn’t have to be difficult, and getting a moist, dense loaf of red velvet bread is completely achievable.

How to Make Red Velvet Loaf

It’s really easy to make this copycat Starbucks red velvet loaf cake recipe.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

For the Loaf Cake:

• Red Velvet Cake Mix
• Instant White Chocolate Pudding Mix
• Sour Cream
• Eggs
• Water
• Vegetable Oil

For the Frosting:

• Cream Cheese
• Butter
• Powdered Sugar
• Milk

How to Make It:

(Full printable recipe is available below)

Make The Red Velvet Batter. First, you’ll combine all of the batter ingredients in a stand mixer and blend with the paddle attachment until well combined.

Bake. Next, you’ll divide the mixture between two loaf pans and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Frost and Serve. Last, you’ll prepare the frosting by mixing cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and milk together with a hand mixer.

Spread or drizzle it over the cooled loaves before serving.

Notes and Adaptations:

• As written, this recipe makes two loaf cakes. You can always save one for later, if needed. Simply cool completely and wrap it well with plastic wrap before freezing. In that case, you can cut the frosting recipe in half.
• Frosting is optional! This makes a tasty bread on its own, but I love the creamy frosting on top.

Be sure to save this recipe to your desserts board on Pinterest!