Winter Wonderland Christmas Cake
A festive and fluffy cake, perfect for holiday celebrations, adorned with fluffy frosting and charming snowflakes.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
- 1 cup sugar Regular or coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index.
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use plant-based alternative for dairy-free version.
- 4 large eggs Can substitute with flaxseed meal for vegan option.
- 1 cup milk Substitute with almond or soy milk for dairy-free.
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk for frosting Adjust for desired consistency.
For Decoration
- optional Decorative snowflakes For a festive touch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients and measure them out beforehand.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mixing and Baking
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one by one, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, alternating with the milk.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cooling and Frosting
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks.
- To make the frosting, mix powdered sugar with milk to desired consistency.
- Once the cakes are cool, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the sides.
Decoration
- For a seasonal touch, add decorative snowflakes on top.
Notes
To keep the cake fresh, store it in an airtight container in the fridge or wrap it tightly and freeze.