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festive cake inspiration for holidays

festive cake inspiration for holidays: 12 magical ideas

A delightful festive cake perfect for holiday celebrations.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Decorative icing
  • Seasonal fruits for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  6. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  7. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  8. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Let cakes cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  11. Frost with icing and top with seasonal fruits before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.
  • Use festive sprinkles for extra decoration.
  • Can be made a day in advance.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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