DANISH CHRISTMAS CAKE

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This festive cake slices into beautiful torte-like layers-just right for the holidays.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2 cups cold whole milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) macaroons, crushed
1 jar (10 ounces) currant jelly
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Stir in macaroons. Cut each cake horizontally in half. Place one bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with half of pudding mixture. Top with another cake layer; spread with jelly. Top with another cake; spread with remaining pudding mixture. Top with remaining cake., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Frost top and sides of cake. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

TROJAN Stojanmilovic
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This cake is a delicious and festive way to celebrate Christmas. I highly recommend it!


Bezze One
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I would definitely make this cake again.


Md Anis Rohoman
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake was moist and flavorful, and it was gone in no time.


Paetyn's World
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The cake was beautiful, but it was a bit too dense for my taste.


Hamzah
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I've been making this cake for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect way to celebrate Christmas.


Don Miass
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great.


Pija Platon
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The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still a good recipe.


Faa Tiiin
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This is the best Danish Christmas cake I've ever had.


Frank Okechukwu Edmund
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfectly. It was so delicious, I couldn't stop eating it!


Sarha King
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The cake was a little dry, but the flavor was still good.


Vybz The ghetto fox
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The hardest part is waiting for it to cool before slicing!


Rex Sharpclaw
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The recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out beautifully.


Paz Nativ
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This Danish Christmas cake was a hit at our holiday party! Everyone loved the almond paste and candied orange filling.