Christmas Cheer
The tradition of Christmas cake dates back to ancient Rome, where it was a symbol of fertility and prosperity.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Christmas Cheer
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk.
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Divide the batter into three equal parts. Leave one part plain, color one part red, and color the other part green.
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Drop spoonfuls of each colored batter into a greased baking dish, creating a marbled effect.
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Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and enough water to make a thick glaze.
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Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and sprinkle with festive sprinkles.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 35g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.