Description
Delight your holiday gatherings with this enchanting Buttercream Santa Cake, a festive treat that combines whimsical design and delicious flavors.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans with butter or nonstick spray and dust lightly with flour.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about three minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time while mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients while alternating with heavy cream. Mix until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened unsalted butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and mix on low speed until combined.
- Add vanilla extract and heavy cream, beating on high speed until fluffy and spreadable.
- Once cooled, spread frosting between cake layers and cover the entire cake with remaining buttercream.
- Get creative with decorations using colored icing or sprinkles to create Santa's face!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing results. - If desired, add food coloring to your buttercream for extra festive flair.