Red Velvet Christmas

Red Velvet Christmas Cake with White Buttercream Frosting 

Ingredients (for the cake)

 • All-purpose flour – 2½ cups (315g)

 • Unsweetened cocoa powder – 2 tbsp (15g)

 • Baking soda – 1 tsp

 • Salt – ½ tsp

 • Unsalted butter – 1 cup (250g), softened

 • Granulated sugar – 1¾ cups (350g)

 • Vegetable oil – ¼ cup (60ml)

 • Eggs – 3 large

 • Buttermilk – 1 cup (250ml)

 • Red food color – 2 tbsp (or more as desired)

 • White vinegar – 1 tsp

 • Vanilla extract – 2 tsp

White Buttercream Frosting

 • Unsalted butter – 1½ cups (375g), softened

 • Icing sugar – 5 cups (600g), sifted

 • Heavy cream or milk – 4 tbsp (60ml)

 • Vanilla extract – 1½ tsp

Preparation

Step 1: Make the Batter

Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.

In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add oil and beat again. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla and red food color.

Mix in half of the dry ingredients, then add the buttermilk. Add remaining dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Stir in vinegar at the end.

Step 2: Bake

Divide batter evenly into the three prepared pans.

Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let cakes cool completely on wire racks before frosting.

Step 3: Prepare the Frosting

Beat butter until light and creamy. Gradually add sifted icing sugar, beating continuously.

Add milk and vanilla extract, and whip until the frosting becomes fluffy and smooth.

Step 4: Assemble the Cake

Place one cake layer on a board and spread frosting evenly. Add the second layer and repeat. Top with the third layer and cover the entire cake with frosting.

Smooth the sides with a spatula for a clean, white finish.

Decorate with red crumbs, Christmas sprinkles, or shredded coconut for a festive look.

Shelf Life:

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or at room temperature for 2 days (if the weather is cool).