Description
Red Velvet Christmas Cake is a show-stopping dessert that brings festive cheer to any gathering. With its rich cocoa flavor and vibrant red color, this moist cake is frosted with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting, making it a delightful treat for both kids and adults. Perfectly paired with warm beverages or enjoyed on its own, this cake will create sweet memories at your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together oil, sugar, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture. Stir gently until just mixed.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans. Smooth tops if needed.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg