Description
Red Velvet Christmas Cake is the perfect holiday centerpiece, combining moist layers of vibrant red cake with rich cream cheese frosting. This festive dessert not only looks stunning but also delivers a delightful flavor experience that will impress your family and friends. Whether you’re celebrating with a cozy gathering or hosting a grand feast, this cake adds a touch of joy to any occasion. Get ready to create lasting memories as you slice into this delicious treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix sugar and oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting once cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg