Description
Indulge in the festive delight of our Red Velvet Cream Cheese Holiday Cake, a stunning centerpiece for any celebration. With its rich crimson layers and luscious cream cheese frosting, this cake combines nostalgia and elegance in every bite. Perfect for family gatherings or holiday parties, its irresistible flavor will leave everyone asking for seconds. Elevate your baking skills with this foolproof recipe that guarantees impressive results every time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (Dutch-processed)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round baking pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine sugar and vegetable oil until mixed well. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cakes cool, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice or vanilla.
- Once cooled, layer cakes with frosting in between and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Substitute buttermilk with yogurt if needed. Experiment with different food colorings for a unique twist. For added crunch, fold chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the batter.