Description
Christmas Marble Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is the ultimate festive dessert that combines rich red velvet and creamy white marble layers, all topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. This show-stopping cake not only delights the palate but also serves as a vibrant centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. Each slice promises a symphony of flavors that will leave your guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then incorporate buttermilk and vanilla.
- Stir in red food coloring until you achieve the desired hue.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into each pan and swirl them gently with a knife.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth, gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla.
- Once cooled, layer cakes with frosting between them and cover the top and sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg