Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this stunning Christmas Floral Cake, a delightful treat that combines moist layers of cake with vibrant floral decorations for a memorable holiday centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Edible flowers (e.g., pansies, violets)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and dust with flour.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture alternately with milk, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fully combined.
- Whip heavy cream separately until soft peaks form, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Once cakes are cooled, frost generously with cream cheese frosting using an offset spatula.
- Decorate with edible flowers for a beautiful presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Feel free to experiment with different flavors by adding almond extract or citrus zest to the batter.