Rich Red Velvet Christmas Cake
Rich Red Velvet Christmas Cake is the ultimate holiday dessert, boasting a moist texture and luxurious cream cheese frosting. With its striking red color and rich chocolate flavor, this cake is perfect for festive gatherings or special occasions. Easy to make and visually stunning, it will undoubtedly become a cherished part of your holiday traditions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and dust with flour.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil; add eggs one at a time. Stir in buttermilk, food coloring, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting. Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg