Description
This Red Velvet Christmas Cake is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. Its rich, velvety texture and vibrant red color, combined with luscious cream cheese frosting, create a stunning dessert that dazzles both the eyes and the palate. With a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors, this cake evokes warm memories of festive celebrations with loved ones. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, it’s a must-have for any holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- ½ tsp salt
- Cream Cheese Frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine sugar and vegetable oil. Beat in eggs one at a time until light and fluffy. Add buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Mix in red food coloring until desired vibrancy is achieved.
- Gradually fold the 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.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 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 (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg