Easy Cake Recipe For Christmas

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
6. If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts and dried cranberries.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Remove the cake from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
11. Once the cake is cool, dust it with powdered sugar and serve.

Nutrition

• Serving size: 1 slice (1/8 of the cake)
• Calories: 270
• Total fat: 12g
• Saturated fat: 7g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 240mg
• Total carbohydrate: 38g
• Dietary fiber: 1g
• Total sugars: 25g
• Protein: 4g

Tips and Variations

• If you don't have dried cranberries, you can use raisins or chopped dates instead.
• If you don't have walnuts, you can use pecans or almonds instead.
• You can add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients for a warm, spicy flavor.
• You can substitute the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
• You can use a bundt pan instead of a round cake pan for a festive look.
• You can add a cream cheese frosting or glaze to the cake for added sweetness.

Conclusion