Best 6 Makeover White Christmas Cake Recipes

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The Makeover White Christmas Cake is an iconic festive dessert that is sure to be the star of any holiday gathering. This classic cake combines layers of moist, fluffy sponge cake with a creamy, decadent white chocolate frosting and is topped with festive decorations like sprinkles, candy canes, or even a dusting of powdered sugar. With its delightful flavor and eye-catching appearance, the Makeover White Christmas Cake is the perfect way to spread joy and cheer during the holiday season.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MAKEOVER WHITE CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Makeover White Christmas Cake Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 19

FROSTING:
1/2 cup water
2 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/8 teaspoon rum extract
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup Diamond of California Chopped Pecans, toasted
1/4 cup flaked coconut
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 ounces white baking chocolate, melted
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate until melted. Cool for 20 minutes. Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and coat the paper with cooking spray; set aside. Meanwhile, in a large 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° 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 a large 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. 1 slice equals 396 calories, 15 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 56 mg cholesterol, 222 mg sodium, 60 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

WHITE FRUIT CAKE



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My mother has been making this fruit cake at Christmas time for as long as I can remember. My whole family loves it. I know there are a lot of people out there that have issues with fruit cake, but this recipe has converted even the most reluctant.

Provided by Brenda

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 10h35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups candied pineapple chunks
3 cups golden raisins
1 ½ cups candied cherries
1 cup dried currants
2 ounces candied orange peel
2 ounces candied citron peel
½ cup orange juice
2 cups butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
8 eggs, separated
4 cups pecans, chopped
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Chop pineapple, raisins, and cherries. Combine chopped fruit with currants, orange peel, and citron; soak in orange juice overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Place a small pan of water in the oven. Line one 5x9 inch loaf pan and two 3x8 inch loaf pans with parchment or doubled waxed paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioner's sugar. Stir in beaten egg yolks. Stir in fruit, juice, and pecans. Mix in sifted flour.
  • In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites to peaks. Fold into batter. Fill pans 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until golden brown, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 102.4 mg, Sugar 30.5 g

MAKEOVER WHITE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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This tried and true recipe is absolutely delicious. Nearly 15 years ago, Joanie wrote, "With its creamy frosting and light almond flavor, no one can stop at just one piece!" That certainly is still accurate today. Another reader, Kaye Buckley, from Springfield, Massachusetts loves this recipe and was wondering if we could do a makeover on it. Without being able to see a noticeable difference in flavor, our team cut over 50% of the fat, and more than a third of the calories. Enjoy!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
FROSTING:
1/3 cup reduced-fat butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring butter and water just to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat; stir in the flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, applesauce, salt, baking powder, extract and baking soda until smooth. , Pour into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes. , For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter and extract until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add milk; beat until smooth. Spread over warm cake; sprinkle with walnuts. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MAKEOVER WHITE CHRISTMAS CAKE



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"I made this amazing cake for our annual Christmas dinner several years ago, and it quickly became a family favorite." Anna Knauer - Robesonia, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup water
2 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/8 teaspoon rum extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 ounces white baking chocolate, melted
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate until melted. Cool for 20 minutes. Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and coat the paper with cooking spray; set aside., Meanwhile, in a large 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° for 22-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large 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 396 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MAKEOVER WHITE CHRISTMAS CAKE



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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

1/2 cup water
2 (1 ounce) white chocolate baking squares, chopped
1/4 cup butter (softened)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/8 teaspoon rum extract
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
1/4 cup flaked coconut
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese
2 (1 ounce) white chocolate baking squares, melted
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

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

MAKEOVER WHITE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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This recipe is from Taste of Home Light and Tasty Magazine. I love white texas sheet cake and am really happy that their test kitchen could make it lighter!

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup water
2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup reduced-fat butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons skim milk
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring butter and water just to a boil. Immediately remove from heat; stir in flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, applesauce, salt, baking powder, extract and baking soda until smooth.
  • Pour into a 15X10X1 inch baking pan coated with nonstick spray. Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
  • For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, beat butter and extract until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Add milk; beat until smooth. Spread over warm cake; sprinkle with almonds. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.3, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 35.7, Sodium 193.9, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 32.9, Protein 2.7

Tips:

  • For a moist and flavorful cake, use buttermilk in place of regular milk. Buttermilk adds a slight tang and helps to tenderize the crumb.
  • Creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy is essential for a successful cake. This process incorporates air into the mixture, which results in a lighter and more tender cake.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will dry out the cake.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. This will prevent the frosting from melting and sliding off the cake.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off to decorate the cake.
  • For a festive touch, sprinkle the cake with red and green sprinkles or chopped nuts before serving.

Conclusion:

The 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 the perfect way to celebrate the season. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will help you create a delicious and beautiful cake that everyone will love.

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