Description
A festive delight, this Christmas Crunch Cake boasts layers of crunch and sweetness, making it the perfect centerpiece for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups crispy cereal
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Crispy Cereal: Gently fold in the crispy cereal until evenly distributed throughout the batter. Pour into the prepared pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake: Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in seasonal spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. - Customize your cake by swapping crispy cereal for crushed cookies or adding colorful sprinkles for visual appeal.