Christmas Reindeer Cake
Christmas Reindeer Cake is a festive delight that combines rich chocolate flavor with whimsical decorations, making it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. This moist and fluffy cake, adorned with cute reindeer features, is not only visually stunning but also easy to make. Impress your guests and fill your celebrations with joy by creating this delightful dessert that embodies the magic of Christmas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- Red and green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and softened butter until smooth. Gradually combine with dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth; add food coloring to achieve desired shades.
- Layer cooled cakes with frosting in between and on top; decorate creatively as a reindeer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg