Best 4 Makeover White Christmas Cake Recipes
Looking for a festive and delicious treat to impress your family and friends this holiday season? Look no further than the White Christmas Cake! This classic cake is a tower of moist, tender sponge cake layers filled with fluffy vanilla frosting and covered in a blanket of snowy white frosting. It's then adorned with festive decorations like holly, berries, and snowflakes, making it a centerpiece-worthy dessert that's sure to be the star of any Christmas gathering.
In this article, we'll provide you with detailed recipes for each component of the White Christmas Cake, including the sponge cake layers, vanilla frosting, and white frosting. We'll also share tips and tricks for decorating the cake to make it look as beautiful as it tastes. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get baking!
WHITE CHRISTMAS CAKE
"Wow!" is the reaction from family and guests when they see and taste this lovely three-layer beauty. White chocolate, coconut and pecans make it so delicious. You can bake the cake layers in advance and freeze them. Then assemble and decorate the cake the day of the party. -Nancy Reichert, Thomasville, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in candy coating until blended. Cool 20 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 8-in. square or 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Beat in candy coating mixture. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition. Fold in coconut and pecans. With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form; fold into batter., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely., For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake., If desired, pipe leaf designs with candy coating onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; refrigerate until set. Decorate cake with Sixlets, sprinkles and leaves. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 622 calories, Fat 33g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
MAKEOVER WHITE CHRISTMAS CAKE
This cake is not "light", but it is significantly lighter than the original recipe. The recipe is from Taste of Home's Healthy Cooking magazine.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In small saucepan, bring water to a boil.
- Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate until melted.
- Cool for 20 minutes.
- Line 2 9-inch round baking pans with waxed paper and coat the paper with cooking spray; set aside.
- Meanwhile, in large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Beat in the applesauce, extract and reserved chocolate mixture (batter will appear curdled).
- Combine the flours, baking powder and baking soda; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in pecans and coconut.
- Transfer to prepared pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 22-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, in large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and chocolate until blended.
- Add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth.
- Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.6, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 53.8, Sodium 200.7, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 43.8, Protein 5.3
STRAWBERRY SANTA CAKE RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by á-17891
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rinse strawberries and cut around the top of the strawberry. Remove the top, (enough for a hat). Clean out the whole strawberry with a paring knife, if necessary (some of them are hollow already). Prepare all of the strawberries and set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Add cream cheese mix to a piping bag or Ziploc with the corner snipped off. Fill the strawberries with cheesecake mixture. Once strawberries are filled, top with the 'hats.' If not serving immediately, refrigerate until serving. Decorate according to photo using a baked and frosted cake.
WHITE CHRISTMAS CAKE
Make and share this White Christmas Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BamaBelle30
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Grease and lightly flour 3 9-inch round baking pans; set aside. Bring butter and 3/4 cup water to boiling, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add baking bar; stir until melted. Stir in buttermilk, eggs, and rum extract; set aside. Combine 1/2 cup of the flour and the chopped pecans; set aside.
- In an extra-large mixing bowl combine the remaining flour, the sugar, the 1/2 cup coconut, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir in butter mixture. Fold in flour-pecan mixture. Divide evenly into prepared pans. Bake in a 350 F oven 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely on racks.
- To assemble, place a cake layer on a platter. Spread top with 1/2 cup frosting. Repeat with another cake layer and 1/2 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides with remaining frosting. If desired, garnish with toasted coconut and pecan halves.
- White Chocolate Frosting: In a large mixing bowl beat butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer until combined. Beat in melted baking bar. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 798.4, Fat 39.7, SaturatedFat 21.8, Cholesterol 127, Sodium 413.5, Carbohydrate 106.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 83.4, Protein 7.8
Tips:
- For a moist and flavorful cake, use high-quality ingredients, such as real butter, sugar, and eggs.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter cake.
- Gradually add the eggs to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Sift the flour before adding it to the batter. This will help to prevent lumps.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
- Bake the cake at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time. A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean when the cake is done.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- For a smooth and creamy frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. You can use a variety of techniques to decorate the cake, such as piping, swirling, or sprinkling with chopped nuts or candy.
Conclusion:
White Christmas cake is a classic holiday dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family. With its moist and flavorful cake, creamy frosting, and festive decorations, this cake is a perfect way to celebrate the Christmas season. By following the tips in this article, you can easily make a delicious and beautiful White Christmas cake that everyone will love.
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