Description
Delight in the festive charm of this Rich Red Velvet Christmas Cake, boasting a velvety texture and creamy frosting that’s perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until no dry streaks remain.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely.
- Beat softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once cakes are cooled, frost between layers and top generously with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating espresso powder into the cake batter. Substitute buttermilk with yogurt for a tangy twist. Decorate with crushed peppermint candies for a festive touch during the holidays.