Description
Indulge in the ultimate holiday treat with this Christmas Red Velvet Cake. With its rich cocoa flavor and luscious cream cheese frosting, this cake is not just a dessert but a delightful experience that will fill your home with holiday cheer. Its striking red hue and velvety texture make it an eye-catching centerpiece for any festive gathering or cozy family night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, sift together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Divide the batter between 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.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar until smooth. Frost the cooled cakes generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg