Description
A delightful and festive Red Velvet Layer Cake with Vanilla Cream Frosting, perfect for celebrations and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temp
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted & cooled slightly
- 3 large eggs, room temp
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 tsp red gel food coloring (or more for deeper tone)
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, room temp (for frosting)
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, room temp (for frosting)
- 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted (for frosting)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
- Red & green holiday sprinkles (for decoration)
- Optional: a dusting of powdered sugar “snow”
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- In a second bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just smooth (do not overbeat).
- Divide batter evenly among the prepared pans.
- Bake for 22–28 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before assembling the cake.
- For the frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until perfectly smooth.
- Add powdered sugar gradually and mix in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
- Beat for 1–2 minutes until creamy and fluffy.
- To assemble, place Layer 1 on a plate, add frosting, and spread evenly.
- Add Layer 2, frost, and repeat.
- Add Layer 3, frost the top and sides smoothly or in a rustic style.
- Pipe little star dollops on top (optional) and finish with holiday sprinkles.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your desired shade of red.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 22–28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg