Tulip-Fairy’s Family Christmas Cake

The Tulip-Fairy’s Family Christmas Cake is a traditional holiday dessert that has been passed down through generations. It is said to bring joy and happiness to all who enjoy it.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Tulip-Fairy’s Family Christmas Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Baking, Christmas Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4800

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 1 cup Confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon Red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon Green food coloring
• 6 piece Candy canes
• 12 piece Maraschino cherries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Divide the batter into three equal parts.
7. Dye one part red and another part green using the respective food colorings.
8. Pour the batters into the prepared cake pan, alternating between the colors.
9. Use a toothpick or skewer to create a marbled effect.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. In a small bowl, mix the confectioners' sugar with a few drops of water until it reaches a thick glaze consistency.
13. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
14. Decorate the top of the cake with crushed candy canes and maraschino cherries.
15. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.