Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this Red Velvet Christmas Cake, a stunning centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. This velvety cake boasts a rich crimson color and a delightful balance of flavors, enhanced by creamy cream cheese frosting. Whether it’s a family celebration or a New Year’s Eve party, this cake promises to impress your guests with its enchanting appearance and irresistible taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round baking pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg