Best 3 White Christmas Cake Recipes

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White Christmas cake is a festive and delicious dessert perfect for the holiday season. It is a moist and flavorful cake that is topped with a creamy white frosting. The cake is often decorated with Christmas-themed sprinkles or candies, making it a beautiful and festive treat. If you are looking for a sweet and festive treat to share with your family and friends this holiday season, a White Christmas cake is the perfect choice. This article will provide you with a variety of recipes for this classic holiday dessert, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

WHITE CHRISTMAS CAKE



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"Wow!" is the reaction from family and guests when they see and taste this lovely three-layer beauty. White chocolate, coconut and pecans make it so delicious. You can bake the cake layers in advance and freeze them. Then assemble and decorate the cake the day of the party. -Nancy Reichert, Thomasville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup water
4 ounces chopped white candy coating or white baking chips
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
OPTIONAL DECORATIONS:
Melted white candy coating or white baking chips
Red Sixlets candies and sprinkles

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in candy coating until blended. Cool 20 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 8-in. square or 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Beat in candy coating mixture. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition. Fold in coconut and pecans. With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form; fold into batter., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely., For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake., If desired, pipe leaf designs with candy coating onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; refrigerate until set. Decorate cake with Sixlets, sprinkles and leaves. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622 calories, Fat 33g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g 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.

WHITE CHRISTMAS CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Christmas

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 oz. each of glace cherries, glace pineapple, crystallised ginger, chopped candied peel, sultanas, chopped pecan nuts.
3 tbls. brandy, kirsch or cointreau
10 oz. of sifted self-raising flour
2 oz. ground almonds
8 oz. unsalted butter
8 oz. caster sugar
4 large egg, beaten

Steps:

  • 1, Wash the sugarcoating from the cherries, pineapple and ginger, and then coarsely chop. 2. Put in a bowl with the candied peel, sultanas, and Brandy or liqueur and leave to soak overnight. 3. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then gradually beat in the eggs a little at a time 4. Add half the flour, all of the ground almonds, nuts and fruit and fold in gently. Then add the remaining flour and fold in gently 5. Spoon the mixture into a buttered and lined deep 8inch round cake tin. 6. Cook on a low shelf in the oven at 300F for 2 hrs 45 mins. 7. Allow the cake to cool in the tin. Wrap in greaseproof paper for storage. 8. The cake can be eaten as it is, or covered with marzipan and iced and decorated.

Tips for a Perfect White Christmas Cake

  • Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will ensure that they mix together evenly and create a smooth batter.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, making the cake light and airy.
  • Gradually add the eggs to the batter, one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Sift the flour and baking powder together before adding them to the batter. This will help to ensure that the cake rises evenly.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven for the amount of time specified in the recipe. Do not over-bake the cake, as this will make it dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • When frosting the cake, use a spatula to spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake. You can also use a piping bag to create decorative designs on the cake.

Conclusion

The White Christmas Cake is a classic holiday dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends. With its moist and fluffy texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and beautiful white frosting, this cake is perfect for any special occasion. So next time you're looking for a festive and delicious dessert, give this White Christmas Cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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