Description
Simple Christmas cake designs that are easy to make for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 200g unsalted butter
- 200g granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 100g dried fruits (raisins, cranberries)
- 50g chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease and line a round cake pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt into the mixture.
- Fold in dried fruits and nuts.
- Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before decorating with simple festive designs.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Adjust sugar if dried fruits are very sweet.
- Decorate with icing, sprinkles, or fondant for a festive look.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Christmas cake, festive baking, simple cake designs