· Red Velvet Wreath Cake 🎄 ✨ Ingredients For the Red Velvet Bundt Cake:

 

🍰 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Your Pan

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Grease a 10-inch bundt pan thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray, making sure all crevices are covered.

3. Lightly dust with flour and tap out the excess.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

2. Ensure there are no lumps, as this will help create a smooth batter.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

1. In a separate large bowl, combine vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.

2. Whisk until fully incorporated and smooth.

Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula.

2. Avoid overmixing; the batter should be smooth but slightly thick.

Step 5: Bake the Cake

1. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan.

2. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

3. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 6: Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze

1. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.

2. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla extract.

3. Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the glaze reaches a pourable consistency.

Step 7: Decorate the Cake

1. Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the cooled cake, letting it flow naturally over the sides.

2. Top with fresh cranberries, rosemary sprigs, and white chocolate shavings for a festive look.

Step 8: Serve

1. Place the cake on a decorative platter.

2. Slice carefully to show the vibrant red interior.

3. Serve at room temperature and enjoy the moist, tangy, and sweet flavors of the Red Velvet Wreath Cake.

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🌟 Tips for the Perfect Red Velvet Wreath Cake

• Room temperature ingredients: Using eggs and buttermilk at room temperature ensures a smoother batter and even baking.

• Don’t overmix: Overmixing can make the cake dense. Fold gently until just combined.

• Glaze consistency: Adjust milk gradually; too much makes it runny, too little makes it hard to drizzle.

• Festive garnish: The combination of cranberries and rosemary not only looks like a wreath but also adds a hint of freshness.

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