Buttercream Santa Cake
Buttercream Santa Cake is a whimsical and festive dessert that brings holiday cheer to any gathering. With soft, fluffy layers of cake enveloped in creamy buttercream frosting, this cake is as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Perfect for Christmas parties or family celebrations, it’s easy to make and sure to impress your guests with its charming Santa design.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Food coloring (red and green)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, beat butter until creamy; gradually add sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one by one and mix in vanilla.
- 4. Gradually combine dry ingredients with milk until smooth.
- 5. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans; bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
- 6. For frosting, beat butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency is reached.
- 7. Assemble the cake by frosting between layers and covering the top and sides. Use food coloring to create Santa’s face.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg