Description
Delight in this vibrant Christmas Floral Cake, a festive dessert that beautifully captures the essence of the holiday season with its colorful decorations and delightful flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Edible flowers (like pansies or nasturtiums) for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and milk until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixes: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Bake: Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely before decorating.
- Decorate: Once cooled, top with edible flowers for an enchanting presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For a citrus twist, consider adding orange zest to the batter. - Substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk if desired. - Ensure cake layers are completely cooled before frosting to avoid melting.