Description
Buttercream Santa Cake is a festive dessert that delights with its fluffy layers and creamy frosting, making it the perfect centerpiece for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Red food coloring
- Black food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well mixed.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (approximately three minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time while continuing to mix. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add heavy cream and continue mixing until light and fluffy.
- Divide frosting into portions; color one portion red and another black using food coloring as desired for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Customize your cake by adding festive sprinkles or swapping flavors with chocolate or red velvet. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing results.