Description
A festive Christmas cake inspired by the Grinch, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Green food coloring
- Red candy melts for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, mixing well.
- Add green food coloring until desired shade is reached.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cool, then decorate with red candy melts for a Grinch-inspired look.
Notes
- Adjust food coloring for a brighter or darker green.
- Use a toothpick to check if the cake is done.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: grinch cake, christmas dessert, holiday baking