Description
This festive Christmas Cake is light, fluffy, and full of holiday cheer! With a simple yet delicious vanilla cake base topped with fresh cream, strawberries, and green foliage, it’s perfect for celebrating the season. A beautiful and tasty treat to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- Fresh cream (for topping)
- Strawberries (for topping)
- Green foliage (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before decorating with fresh cream, strawberries, and green foliage.
Notes
- You can make this cake ahead of time and decorate it just before serving.
- To add more holiday flair, you can top the cake with other seasonal fruits or edible decorations.
- For a richer flavor, try using heavy cream instead of fresh cream for the topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes