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christmas cakes

Christmas Cakes: 7 Secrets to Irresistible Holiday Joy

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and festive Christmas cakes for your holiday celebrations.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dried fruits
  • 1/2 cup nuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, mix flour and baking powder.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with milk.
  7. Fold in dried fruits and nuts.
  8. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  10. Cool before serving.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Can be decorated with icing.
  • Best served after a day to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: christmas cakes, holiday desserts, festive baking