Description
Need an easy and beautiful holiday cake? This Christmas wreath cake is quick simple and the best idea for parties! With creamy frosting and festive toppings it’s healthy(ish) fun and great for every holiday celebration. Try this quick dessert idea for your next gathering or gift!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh cranberries
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing gently.
- Pour into pan and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool cake on wire rack completely.
- Whip butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla for frosting.
- Frost cooled cake and smooth with spatula.
- Decorate with rosemary, cranberries, and powdered sugar to resemble a wreath.
Notes
- Roll rosemary in sugar for a frosted look.
- Orange zest adds festive flavor to the batter or frosting.
- Let cake cool fully before frosting to avoid melting.
- Store decorated cake in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg