Description
Elegant Christmas cake ideas for festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a cake pan.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Fold in mixed dried fruits.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before decorating.
Notes
- Use fresh fruits for decoration.
- Consider adding a layer of fondant for a smooth finish.
- Experiment with different flavors of frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Christmas cake ideas, elegant holiday cakes, festive desserts