Name: Red Velvet Wreath Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 2 large eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp white vinegar; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 tbsp red food coloring; 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; Pinch of salt; Fresh cranberries (for decoration); Rosemary sprigs (for decoration); Powdered sugar (for dusting); Red food coloring (for additional frosting, optional)

Description

A stunning Red Velvet Wreath Cake adorned with festive cream cheese frosting, perfect for holidays and special occasions.

Ingredients

Scale

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp white vinegar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp red food coloring
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
Pinch of salt
Fresh cranberries (for decoration)
Rosemary sprigs (for decoration)
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Red food coloring (for additional frosting, optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a bundt pan.
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil together, then add eggs one at a time. Mix in buttermilk, vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food coloring.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack.
For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
Use a piping bag to decorate the cooled cake with frosting, add fresh cranberries and rosemary, and dust with powdered sugar.
Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Store any uneaten cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 5 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 40g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: red velvet, wreath cake, festive dessert, cream cheese frosting, holiday cake