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Peppermint Red Velvet Cake

Delicious Peppermint Red Velvet Cake for Your Holiday Table

This Peppermint Red Velvet Cake is a festive dessert that delights with its moist texture and vibrant flavors, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.75 cups Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Clabber Girl Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Spice Island Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon No Taste Red Gel Food Coloring
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 0.5 cup Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening
  • 0.5 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
  • 0.25 cup Heavy Cream
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
For Garnish
  • Peppermints or Candy Canes Used as a decorative and flavorful garnish.
  • Fresh Rosemary Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • 8-inch cake pans
  • whisk
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch cake pans with baking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients and mix with the dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 22 to 25 minutes.
  5. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 to 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Prepare the frosting while the cakes cool, mixing until creamy and smooth.
  7. Trim the tops of the cooled cakes, layer with frosting, and chill to firm up.
  8. Decorate with remaining frosting and garnishes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. Trim tops for even stacking.

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