Christmas is a time to celebrate and nothing says “celebration” like a delicious cake! Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or just want to surprise your family with a special treat, a Christmas cake is sure to make spirits bright. Here, we’ve put together a collection of festive cake decorating ideas that are sure to wow.
Snowflake Cake
This snowflake cake is perfect for a winter-themed party. It’s easy to make and looks like a work of art!
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup water
- White frosting
- Assorted food coloring
- White sugar crystals
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix, oil, eggs, vanilla, almond extract, salt and water. Beat for 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove cakes from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Transfer cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cakes have cooled, place one cake layer on a cake platter. Spread a layer of white frosting on top of the cake. Place the second layer on top. Frost the outside of the cake with a thin layer of white frosting.
- Divide the remaining frosting into several small bowls. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl to achieve desired colors. Pipe snowflakes onto the cake using the colored frosting. Sprinkle the cake with white sugar crystals.
This snowflake cake is sure to be the star of your holiday gathering. It’s a beautiful, festive dessert that is sure to please everyone!
