Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this delightful Red Velvet Christmas Cake. Its rich cocoa flavor, velvety texture, and stunning crimson color make it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting and seasonal garnishes, each slice promises to evoke cherished memories and warm family moments. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this cake is sure to become a beloved tradition in your home.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 oz red food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool for about 10 minutes before transferring them 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 (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg