Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Red Velvet Christmas Cake, a luscious dessert featuring rich cocoa flavors, a vibrant red hue, and creamy frosting that promises to elevate your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat together vegetable oil and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time while mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients on low speed until just mixed; do not over-mix.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for about ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Beat softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Once cakes are completely cooled, frost generously with cream cheese frosting between the layers and on top.
Notes
- Ensure the cakes are completely cooled before frosting.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Christmas Cake, holiday dessert, festive cake