Today, we are excited to share with you a delicious and festive recipe for Christmas Sheet Cake. This delightful dessert is not only cute but also incredibly easy to make. It features adorable Christmas tree designs that will surely impress your friends and family.
Christmas Sheet Cake
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Green food coloring
- Various colored sprinkles
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter into two portions. Leave one portion as it is and add green food coloring to the other portion until desired shade of green is achieved.
- Pour the green batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
- Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the white batter evenly on top of the green batter. Repeat until all the white batter is used.
- Use a knife to create a marble effect by gently swirling the two colors together, without fully combining them.
- Sprinkle various colored sprinkles on top of the batter to resemble Christmas tree decorations.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.
How to prepare:
This Christmas Sheet Cake is incredibly easy to prepare. Simply follow the instructions above and you’ll have a beautiful and delicious dessert in no time. It makes for a perfect centerpiece on your Christmas dessert table or as a sweet treat to enjoy with your loved ones.
Preparation time:
The preparation time for this recipe is approximately 15 minutes. The baking time is 30-35 minutes, and you’ll need to allow additional time for the cake to cool before serving.
Servings:
This Christmas Sheet Cake serves approximately 12 people, depending on the size of the slices.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 350 per serving
Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 65mg
Sodium: 180mg
Total Carbohydrate: 56g
Sugars: 38g
Protein: 5g
Tips:
- You can customize the decorations on your Christmas Sheet Cake by using different colored sprinkles or icing.
- Serve this cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special treat.
- If you don’t have green food coloring, you can use matcha powder to achieve a natural green shade.
Enjoy making and indulging in this festive Christmas Sheet Cake recipe. It’s a wonderful way to spread holiday cheer and delight your taste buds. Happy baking!
