Dessert: Red Velvet Bread Pudding

Red Velvet bread pudding is a rich and creamy take on a classic.

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1/2 lb butter, at room temperature
5 large eggs, divided
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 oz red food coloring
2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon salt, plus a pinch for bread pudding
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon vinegar
3 cups half and half
1 large egg yolk
1 (8oz) package cream cheese, at room temperature
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 ° Greased 9 by 13 by 2-inch sheet pan.
In a mixing bowl, cream the sugar and butter, beat until light and fluffy. Add 2 eggs 1 at a time and mix well after each addition. Mix cocoa and food coloring together and then add to sugar mixture; mix well. Sift together flour and salt. Add flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Blend in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
In a small bowl, combine baking soda and vinegar and add to mixture. Pour batter into the prepared sheet pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from heat and cool completely. When the cake is cooled, cut into 1-inch cubes.
Place cubes onto 11 by 17-inch cookie sheet. Place in oven for 10 minutes.