Description
A festive red velvet layer cake perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, combine oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
- Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cakes and stack them on top of each other.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- Store the cake in the refrigerator if not serving immediately.
- Decorate with holiday-themed sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Layer Cake, Christmas Cake, Holiday Dessert