Easy Christmas Cake Recipe
It’s that time of year again and nothing quite says Christmas like a delicious, festive cake. This easy Christmas cake recipe will be a hit with the whole family. It is so simple that anyone can make it and you’ll have fun doing it! It’s the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit and enjoy time with family and friends. Read on to find out the ingredients and instructions.
Ingredients
To make this festive cake, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- ½ teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- ¾ cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of buttermilk
- 1 cup of dried cranberries
- 1 cup of chopped walnuts
Instructions
Now that you have all the ingredients, it’s time to get started.
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.
Step 2: Prepare the dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Beat the butter and sugar
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
Step 4: Alternate between wet and dry ingredients
Alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Step 5: Fold in the cranberries and walnuts
Gently fold in the cranberries and walnuts.
Step 6: Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
This delicious Christmas cake provides the following nutrition per slice:
- Calories: 420
- Total fat: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 57 mg
- Sodium: 158 mg
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 28 g
- Protein: 6 g
This Christmas cake recipe is sure to be a hit this holiday season. It’s simple, easy to make, and delicious. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this festive dessert. And don’t forget to take a picture of your masterpiece before devouring!
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