Red Velvet Loaf

Directions

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   Batter
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   Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9 inch loaf pan by spraying it with non-stick spray. You can also add some parchment paper with the ends hanging out for easy removal.
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   In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar and oil. Using a hand or stand mixer, mix until well combined.
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   Add egg, milk, sour cream and vanilla extract to the batter.
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   Mix until just combined.
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   Add in flour, 2 teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
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   Mix until combined.
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   Transfer half of the batter to a separate bowl.
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   In remaining half add in 1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and red food coloring.
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    Mix until batter is red and all ingredients are combined.
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    In your prepared loaf pan - using ¼ cup measuring cup add batter, alternating the red velvet batter and the white batter randomly. Smooth the top.
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    Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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    Let cool completely on a cooling rack.
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    Icing
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    Prepare frosting in a large mixing bowl by add in softened butter, vanilla, and milk.
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    Add in 4 cups of powdered sugar.
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    Mix until well combined. If glaze it too thick you can add more milk 1 teaspoon at a time until you have desired consistency. You want it to be thick enough to not run off of the top of the loaf.
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    Spread glaze on the top of cooled loaf. Slice and serve.