Christmas has nearly arrived! In spirit of the holiday, featured below are AZ Foothill’s picks of five tasty holiday cake recipes. Whether you’re baking with your family or as a gift for your boyfriend, these cupcake and cake creations are simple to bake and the perfect dose of holiday cheer!
1. Red Velvet Cupcakes
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 (1-oz.) bottle red liquid food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Use White Chocolate-Amaretto Frosting
For information on preparation and baking steps, click HERE.
2. Gift Box Cake
The Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup water
- 2/3 cup milk
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 6 egg whites
- Powdered Sugar Frosting
- 3 (4.5-oz.) packages chewy fruit rolls by the foot
- 1/3 cup white sparkling sugar or edible glitter
- 8 gingerbread men cookies (3 to 3 1/2 inches tall)
For information on all preparations, click HERE.
3. Peppermint Hot-Chocolate Cake
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 (4-oz.) milk chocolate baking bar, chopped
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Fudge Filling
- Peppermint-Cream Frosting
For information on how to bake this one of a kind cake, click HERE.
4. Peppermint Frosting
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 32 ounces powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoon’s of milk
- 12 hard peppermint candies
For information on how to prepare this white cake with peppermint frosting, click HERE.
German Chocolate Cake
Ingredients:
- Parchment Paper
- 2 (4-oz.) packages sweet chocolate baking bars
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Coconut-Pecan Frosting
- Garnish: chocolate-dipped toasted pecan halves
For information on how to make this tasty seasonal dessert, click HERE.
Recipes courtesy of Southern Living.
