Description
This Festive Christmas Cake is a holiday classic! 🎄🍰 Rich, moist, and bursting with seasonal flavors, it’s perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, or gifting. Decorate with frosting, sprinkles, and edible holiday touches for a truly festive centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup chopped dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, cherries)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- Optional: 2 tbsp rum or brandy for soaking fruits
- Frosting: Buttercream or cream cheese frosting for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
- If desired, soak dried fruits in rum or brandy for 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk, until just combined.
- Fold in soaked dried fruits and nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Frost with buttercream or cream cheese frosting and decorate with festive holiday toppings.
Notes
💡 Tip: For best flavor, wrap the cooled cake in plastic wrap and let it rest for a day. Dust with powdered sugar or add edible decorations for a festive look.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Christmas Recipes, Holiday Baking
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: festive christmas cake, holiday dessert, christmas baking, fruitcake, festive cake, holiday treats