Red Velvet Christmas Cake
Indulge in the festive delight of Red Velvet Christmas Cake! This stunning dessert features rich, velvety layers infused with cocoa and vanilla, generously topped with creamy, tangy frosting. A perfect centerpiece for holiday gatherings, this cake will impress your family and friends, leaving them craving more. Whether for Christmas or a special occasion, it’s sure to be the star of any table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, sugar, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla until smooth.
- 4. Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture until just blended.
- 5. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans before transferring to wire racks.
- 6. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- 7. Frost cooled cake layers generously and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg