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Gingerbread Red Velvet Cake

Gingerbread Red Velvet Cake

Ooh yeah... Here's some seasonal baking porn for you - Gingerbread Red Velvet Cake. Combining three things I love: cake, gingerbread spices and cream cheese frosting.

I'll admit, though, I've never bothered with red velvet cakes. Perhaps because I'm not keen on putting dye in my food - but this recipe might be enough to pull me across the line. I especially love that it can be made ahead and frozen (I know one of the Three Wise Women would love this fact too).

What sweet treats will you be making (or attempting) this Christmas?

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