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Red Velvet Wreath Cake

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 450
A stunning red velvet cake decorated with cranberries and rosemary, perfect for festive occasions.

Ingredients

Baking ingredients

  • 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring

Frosting ingredients

  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • Pinch salt

Decorations

  • to taste fresh cranberries (for decoration)
  • to taste rosemary sprigs (for decoration)
  • for dusting powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  • Sift dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Mix wet ingredients: sugar, oil, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring. Combine with dry ingredients.
  • Pour batter into pan and bake 45-50 minutes. Cool and invert onto wire rack.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar, then decorate with frosting, cranberries, rosemary, and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Ensure the cake is fully cooled before decorating for best results.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: red velvet