Vanilla Christmas Layer Cake with Creamy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

The tradition of Christmas cake dates back to medieval times in Europe, where it was originally a type of bread eaten during the Christmas season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Vanilla Christmas Layer Cake with Creamy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs

Servings: 10 Calories: 4500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 cup Granulated sugar
• 4 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 2 cup Unsalted butter
• 4 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
9. Add the heavy cream and beat until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
10. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Repeat with the remaining layers.
11. Frost the sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
12. Decorate as desired and let the cake rest for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 45g

Protein 4g8%

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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.