Description
A festive Christmas sheet cake decorated with holiday-themed designs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Red and green food coloring
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup butter (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a sheet cake pan.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the mixture. Stir in vanilla.
- Divide batter into two bowls. Color one red and one green.
- Pour batter into the pan, alternating colors for a festive effect.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Mix powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and milk for frosting. Spread evenly.
- Decorate with holiday designs using additional frosting or toppings.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Let cake cool completely before decorating.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: christmas sheet cake, holiday dessert, festive cake, christmas baking