{"id":18631,"date":"2014-12-22T07:04:05","date_gmt":"2014-12-22T14:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/?p=18631"},"modified":"2014-12-25T14:54:43","modified_gmt":"2014-12-25T21:54:43","slug":"easy-recipes-tasty-holiday-cakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/news\/easy-recipes-tasty-holiday-cakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Recipes for Tasty and Adorable Holiday Cakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas has nearly arrived! \u00a0In spirit of the holiday, featured below are AZ Foothill&#8217;s picks of five tasty holiday cake recipes. Whether you\u2019re baking with your family or\u00a0as a gift for your boyfriend, these\u00a0cupcake and cake creations\u00a0are simple to bake and the perfect dose of holiday cheer!<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. \u00a0Red Velvet Cupcakes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025348\/red-velvet-cupcakes-l.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18633 aligncenter pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025348\/red-velvet-cupcakes-l-80x80.jpg\"  alt=\"red-velvet-cupcakes-l\"  width=\"400\"  height=\"400\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025348\/red-velvet-cupcakes-l.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025348\/red-velvet-cupcakes-l.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025348\/red-velvet-cupcakes-l-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025348\/red-velvet-cupcakes-l-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025348\/red-velvet-cupcakes-l-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025348\/red-velvet-cupcakes-l-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025348\/red-velvet-cupcakes-l-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025348\/red-velvet-cupcakes-l-200x200.jpg 200w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Ingredients:<a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025348\/red-velvet-cupcakes-l.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"field-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-recipe-ingredients\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">3\/4 cup\u00a0butter, softened<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">1 1\/2 cups\u00a0sugar<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">3\u00a0large eggs<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">1\u00a0(1-oz.) bottle red liquid food coloring<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">1 teaspoon\u00a0vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">2 1\/2 cups\u00a0all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">3 tablespoons\u00a0unsweetened cocoa<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">1\/2 teaspoon\u00a0salt<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">1 cup\u00a0buttermilk<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">1 tablespoon\u00a0white vinegar<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">1 teaspoon\u00a0baking soda<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">Use White Chocolate-Amaretto Frosting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-recipe-ingredients\">For information on preparation and baking steps, click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.myrecipes.com\/recipe\/red-velvet-cupcakes-1\">HERE<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div class=\"field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-recipe-ingredients\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-recipe-ingredients\"><strong>2. \u00a0Gift Box Cake<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025352\/1996-gift-box-cake-l.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18634 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025352\/1996-gift-box-cake-l-80x80.jpg\"  alt=\"1996-gift-box-cake-l\"  width=\"400\"  height=\"400\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025352\/1996-gift-box-cake-l.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025352\/1996-gift-box-cake-l.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025352\/1996-gift-box-cake-l-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025352\/1996-gift-box-cake-l-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025352\/1996-gift-box-cake-l-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025352\/1996-gift-box-cake-l-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025352\/1996-gift-box-cake-l-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025352\/1996-gift-box-cake-l-200x200.jpg 200w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Ingredients:<\/p>\n<div class=\"field-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-recipe-ingredients\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">1\/2 cup\u00a0butter, softened<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">1\/2 cup\u00a0shortening<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">2 cups\u00a0sugar<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">2\/3 cup\u00a0water<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">2\/3 cup\u00a0milk<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">3 cups\u00a0all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">1 tablespoon\u00a0baking powder<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">1 teaspoon\u00a0salt<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">2 tablespoons\u00a0vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">1 teaspoon\u00a0almond extract<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">6\u00a0egg whites<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">Powdered Sugar Frosting<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">3\u00a0(4.5-oz.) packages chewy fruit rolls by the foot<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">1\/3 cup\u00a0white sparkling sugar or edible glitter<\/li>\n<li class=\"hasDeal cboxElement\">8\u00a0gingerbread men cookies (3 to 3 1\/2 inches tall)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For information on all preparations, click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.myrecipes.com\/recipe\/gift-box-cake\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. \u00a0Peppermint Hot-Chocolate Cake<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025404\/peppermint-hot-chocolate-cake-l.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18638 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025404\/peppermint-hot-chocolate-cake-l-80x80.jpg\"  alt=\"peppermint-hot-chocolate-cake-l\"  width=\"400\"  height=\"400\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025404\/peppermint-hot-chocolate-cake-l.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025404\/peppermint-hot-chocolate-cake-l.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025404\/peppermint-hot-chocolate-cake-l-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025404\/peppermint-hot-chocolate-cake-l-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025404\/peppermint-hot-chocolate-cake-l-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025404\/peppermint-hot-chocolate-cake-l-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025404\/peppermint-hot-chocolate-cake-l-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025404\/peppermint-hot-chocolate-cake-l-200x200.jpg 200w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"field-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-recipe-ingredients\">\n<div>Ingredients:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 cup\u00a0boiling water<\/li>\n<li>1\u00a0(4-oz.) milk chocolate baking bar, chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 cup\u00a0butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>2 cups\u00a0sugar<\/li>\n<li>4\u00a0large eggs, separated<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon\u00a0vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>2 cups\u00a0all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup\u00a0unsweetened cocoa<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon\u00a0baking soda<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon\u00a0salt<\/li>\n<li>1 cup\u00a0buttermilk<\/li>\n<li>Fudge Filling<\/li>\n<li>Peppermint-Cream Frosting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-recipe-ingredients\">\n<p>For information on how to bake this one of a kind cake, click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.myrecipes.com\/recipe\/peppermint-hot-chocolate-cake\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. \u00a0Peppermint Frosting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025358\/white-cake-peppermint-icing-l.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18636 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025358\/white-cake-peppermint-icing-l-80x80.jpg\"  alt=\"white-cake-peppermint-icing-l\"  width=\"400\"  height=\"400\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025358\/white-cake-peppermint-icing-l.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025358\/white-cake-peppermint-icing-l.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025358\/white-cake-peppermint-icing-l-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025358\/white-cake-peppermint-icing-l-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025358\/white-cake-peppermint-icing-l-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025358\/white-cake-peppermint-icing-l-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025358\/white-cake-peppermint-icing-l-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025358\/white-cake-peppermint-icing-l-200x200.jpg 200w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Ingredients:<\/p>\n<div class=\"field-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-recipe-ingredients\">\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup\u00a0butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>8 ounces\u00a0cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon\u00a0table salt<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon\u00a0vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon\u00a0peppermint extract<\/li>\n<li>32 ounces\u00a0powdered sugar<\/li>\n<li>2\u00a0to 3 tablespoon&#8217;s of milk<\/li>\n<li>12\u00a0hard peppermint candies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-recipe-ingredients\">\n<div>For information on how to prepare this white cake with peppermint frosting, click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.myrecipes.com\/recipe\/white-cake-peppermint-frosting\">HERE<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>German Chocolate Cake<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025401\/german-chocolate-cake-l.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18637 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025401\/german-chocolate-cake-l-80x80.jpg\"  alt=\"german-chocolate-cake-l\"  width=\"400\"  height=\"400\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025401\/german-chocolate-cake-l.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025401\/german-chocolate-cake-l.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025401\/german-chocolate-cake-l-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025401\/german-chocolate-cake-l-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025401\/german-chocolate-cake-l-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025401\/german-chocolate-cake-l-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025401\/german-chocolate-cake-l-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/25025401\/german-chocolate-cake-l-200x200.jpg 200w\" ><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Ingredients:<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-recipe-ingredients\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ingredients-field-name-only\">Parchment Paper<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredients-field-name-only\">2\u00a0(4-oz.) packages sweet chocolate baking bars<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredients-field-name-only\">2 cups\u00a0all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredients-field-name-only\">1 teaspoon\u00a0baking soda<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredients-field-name-only\">1\/4 teaspoon\u00a0salt<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredients-field-name-only\">1 cup\u00a0butter, softened<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredients-field-name-only\">2 cups\u00a0sugar<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredients-field-name-only\">4\u00a0large eggs, separated<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredients-field-name-only\">1 teaspoon\u00a0vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredients-field-name-only\">1 cup\u00a0buttermilk<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredients-field-name-only\">Coconut-Pecan Frosting<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredients-field-name-only\">Garnish: chocolate-dipped toasted pecan halves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>For information on how to make this tasty seasonal dessert, click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.southernliving.com\/food\/holidays-occasions\/showstopping-holiday-cakes\/mamas-german-chocolate-cake-recipe\">HERE<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Recipes courtesy of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.southernliving.com\/food\/holidays-occasions\/christmas-desserts-recipes\">Southern Living<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Christmas has nearly arrived! \u00a0In spirit of the holiday, featured below are AZ Foothill&#8217;s picks of five 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