Rich Red Velvet Christmas Cake
Rich Red Velvet Christmas Cake is a festive delight that combines rich chocolate flavors with tangy cream cheese frosting, making it the centerpiece of any holiday gathering. Its stunning red hue and moist texture evoke cherished family traditions, filling your kitchen with warm aromas and joyful memories. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned pros, ensuring smiles all around during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For Frosting: 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). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Divide batter equally between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks. Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost between layers and on top of cooled cakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg