Rich Red Velvet Christmas Cake
Rich Red Velvet Christmas Cake is the perfect festive dessert that combines a moist, velvety texture with vibrant crimson color and luscious cream cheese frosting. Its rich cocoa flavor and delightful tang make it an irresistible centerpiece for holiday celebrations. This easy-to-follow recipe will impress both novice bakers and seasoned pros alike, creating sweet memories around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 16 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- ½ cup 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, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, oil, eggs, buttermilk, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients while mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for about ten minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once cool, frost with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added richness, substitute buttermilk with yogurt. Experiment with different frostings like chocolate ganache or flavored whipped cream for unique flavor variations.