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merry christmas cake

Merry Christmas Cake: 7 Steps to 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

A festive cake perfect for Christmas celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit
  • 1/4 cup nuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a cake pan.
  3. In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
  4. Beat in eggs, one at a time.
  5. Add milk and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  6. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  7. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  8. Fold in dried fruit and nuts.
  9. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Let cool before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.
  • Decorate with frosting or powdered sugar if desired.

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: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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