Description
A delightful and festive Christmas Cake that’s soft, moist, and bursting with flavor, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (optional)
- Frosting and decorations as desired
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, mixing until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting and decorating them according to your Christmas theme.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for about three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 157mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 73mg
Keywords: Christmas, holiday cake, festive dessert, baking