Description
Create a delightful centerpiece for your holiday celebrations with this whimsical Christmas Reindeer Cake. Featuring layers of rich chocolate and vanilla, this cake is adorned with charming decorations that will bring smiles to your gathering. Easy to make and perfect for bakers of all levels, it’s not just a dessert; it’s a festive experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- M&Ms or chocolate chips (for decoration)
- Pretzel sticks (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for about ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat together powdered sugar, cream cheese, and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Frost the top of one cake layer, stack the second layer on top, then decorate using M&Ms for eyes and nose and pretzel sticks as antlers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg