The holidays are here and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious Red Velvet Christmas Cake. This festive cake is easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends. This classic dessert has a beautiful red velvet cake layered with a rich cream cheese frosting and festive holiday decorations. It’s sure to be the star of any holiday gathering!
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
For the frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional holiday decorations, such as sprinkles or edible glitter
Instructions
Making the Cake
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and red food coloring and beat until combined.
4. Add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk and beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
6. While the cakes are cooling, make the frosting. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract and salt and beat until light and fluffy.
7. To assemble the cake, place one layer on a cake stand or plate. Spread with a generous amount of frosting. Place the second layer on top and spread with remaining frosting. Decorate with holiday sprinkles or edible glitter, if desired.
Nutrition
This Red Velvet Christmas Cake is a holiday indulgence. Each serving contains approximately:
- 543 calories
- 27.4 grams of fat
- 65.4 grams of carbohydrates
- 4.2 grams of protein
- 1.2 grams of fiber
It also contains significant amounts of calcium, iron and vitamin A. Enjoy this special treat in moderation!
This Red Velvet Christmas Cake is the perfect way to add some holiday cheer to your table. With its rich cream cheese frosting and festive decorations, it’s sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Make sure to make extras, because it won’t last long!