Candy Cane Cake
Candy canes are traditionally associated with Christmas and are often used as decorative elements during the holiday season.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Red food coloring
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup Crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Divide the batter in half. Mix red food coloring into one half.
- Pour the plain batter into the prepared cake pan. Spoon the red batter on top and swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with a few drops of water to create a glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
- Sugars 38g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.