Quick And Easy Christmas Cake Recipe
Introduction
Christmas is just around the corner, and nothing says it better than a homemade cake. This quick and easy Christmas cake recipe is perfect for those who want to make a delicious cake without spending hours in the kitchen. With a few ingredients and simple instructions, you can make a cake that will impress your family and friends.Ingredients
To make this quick and easy Christmas cake, you will need the following ingredients:- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mixed candied fruit
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
Follow these simple instructions to make your quick and easy Christmas cake: 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. Grease a 9-inch cake pan with butter or cooking spray. 3. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. 4. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. 5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk and vanilla extract. 6. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until well combined. 7. Stir in the candied fruit, raisins, and chopped walnuts. 8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. 9. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. 10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.Nutrition
This quick and easy Christmas cake recipe makes 8 servings. Each serving contains approximately:- Calories: 421
- Total fat: 17g
- Saturated fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 76mg
- Sodium: 323mg
- Total carbohydrates: 63g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 37g
- Protein: 7g