Celebrate the holiday season with a slice of festive indulgence! Our Red Velvet Christmas Cake is a delightful symphony of rich cocoa flavors and velvety texture, adorned with playful decorations. Layers of vibrant red cake, generously frosted and decorated with crushed KitKat and intricate patterns of pink and brown chocolate, create a visual masterpiece that captures the spirit of the season. Each bite is a harmonious blend of sweetness and charm, making it the perfect centerpiece for your joyful gatherings. Share the magic of the holidays with this homemade delight, a true embodiment of the season’s warmth and merriment!
Delicious Christmas Red Velvet Cake
Absolutely! This Red Velvet Christmas Cake is a delightful blend of rich cocoa flavors and moist texture, made festive with vibrant red layers and adorned with a whimsical decoration of crushed KitKat, pink and brown chocolate. It's a perfect centerpiece for your holiday celebration, combining the classic charm of red velvet with playful seasonal decorations!
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cake Pans
- Parchment Paper or Cake Liners
- Oven
- Cooling Racks
- Knife or Cake Leveler
- spatula
- Decorating Tools
- refrigerator
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 1/2 cups Fresh milk
- 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
- KitKat (for decoration)
- Pink and brown chocolate (for decoration)
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare cake pans by greasing and flouring them or lining them with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt. Set this aside.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until creamy. Add in the fresh milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and a few drops of red food coloring. Mix until well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Bake:
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting and Decoration:
- Melt the pink and brown chocolates separately. Use the melted chocolates to decorate the sides of the cake, creating a festive design. Crush KitKat bars and sprinkle the pieces on top of the cake for added texture and decoration.
Assemble:
- Once the cake layers are cooled, stack and frost them with your choice of frosting (cream cheese frosting works great with red velvet cakes). Decorate the top with additional KitKat pieces and drizzle the remaining melted chocolates for a beautiful finishing touch
Chill (Optional):
- Place the finished cake in the refrigerator for a while to allow the frosting to set before serving.
Notes
- Food Coloring: Red food coloring gives the vibrant color to the cake. Add it gradually until you achieve the desired shade of red. Gel or paste food coloring tends to work better than liquid to prevent altering the consistency of the batter.
- Cake Layers: Ensure the cake layers are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting or becoming runny.
- Frosting: Cream cheese frosting is a classic choice for red velvet cake, but you can use your preferred frosting. Adjust the sweetness to your taste and consider making extra if you enjoy generous frosting layers.
- Decoration: Decorating the sides with crushed KitKat and melted chocolate requires a bit of patience. Chilling the cake slightly after frosting can help the decorations set better.
- Consistency: Be cautious not to overmix the batter, as it can result in a denser cake. Mix until the ingredients are just combined to maintain the cake's light texture.
- Quality Ingredients: Using good quality cocoa powder and vanilla extract can significantly enhance the flavor of the cake.
- Customization: Feel free to get creative with decorations! Add festive sprinkles, edible pearls, or other decorative elements to match the holiday theme.
- Storing: Store the cake in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese frosting. It's best enjoyed within a few days of baking for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g
