Description
A cozy winter-themed cake with a festive touch, perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Red and green food coloring (optional)
- Whipped cream or frosting (for decoration)
- Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Divide batter into two portions. Color one red and the other green (optional).
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting and decorating.
Notes
- Store cake in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- Adjust food coloring for a deeper holiday look.
- Use a piping bag for precise frosting designs.
- 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: 80mg
Keywords: Christmas cake, winter dessert, cozy baking, holiday recipe