Description
The White Christmas Cake is a festive masterpiece that brings warmth and joy to your holiday celebrations. This rich, moist cake features a delightful blend of dried fruits and crunchy nuts, all enveloped in a velvety frosting. Each slice evokes the magic of winter, making it perfect for cozy gatherings with loved ones or as an impressive centerpiece for festive feasts. With its stunning visual appeal and unforgettable flavor, this cake is sure to create lasting memories at your holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup dried fruits (e.g., cranberries, apricots)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- For Frosting: 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with creamed mixture and fold in dried fruits and nuts.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg