Festive Red Velvet Layer Cake With Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Festive Red Velvet Layer Cake With Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature); 2 cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs (room temperature); 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 cup full-fat buttermilk (room temperature); 1 (1-oz) bottle of liquid red food coloring; 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 16 oz. full-fat cream cheese (room temperature); 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature); 5 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 – 1 1/2 tsp peppermint extract (use more if you want a stronger flavor); Salt, to taste

"What is more festive for Christmas than a bright, red velvet layer cake covered in delicious peppermint-y cream cheese frosting?! If you are looking for a fun holiday dessert that truly encompasses all the flavors of the season, this red velvet layer cake is just the thing you need! If you have some extra time on your hands for baking this season, this red velvet layer cake is SO worth the extra time and effort! This would be the perfect festive treat to bring to any holiday gathering.…..."

INGREDIENTS

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1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)

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2 cups granulated sugar

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4 large eggs (room temperature)

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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

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1 tsp baking soda

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1 cup full-fat buttermilk (room temperature)

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1 (1-oz) bottle of liquid red food coloring

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1 tbsp distilled white vinegar

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2 tsp vanilla extract

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16 oz. full-fat cream cheese (room temperature)

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3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)

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5 1/2 cups powdered sugar

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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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1 – 1 1/2 tsp peppermint extract (use more if you want a stronger flavor)

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Salt, to taste

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