Description
Indulge in the festive charm of our Christmas Red Velvet Layered Cake, a stunning dessert that combines rich cocoa flavors with creamy, tangy frosting. This showstopper features vibrant red layers that are as delightful to taste as they are to behold, making it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. With its foolproof recipe, even novice bakers can create this elegant treat that is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel or liquid)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until blended. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in buttermilk, food coloring, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool before frosting with cream cheese icing between layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg