MAKE-AHEAD HOLIDAY CAKE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Make-Ahead Holiday Cake image

Julia Kinard of Dallastown, Pennsylvania recommends this impressive make-ahead dessert to please a crowd. "For my granddaughter's birthday, my daughter placed slivered almonds artfully to decorate this cake as a bear instead. It was a big hit," she reports.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup chocolate syrup
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Additional chocolate syrup
Mint leaves and red candied cherries

Steps:

  • Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil; set aside. In a large bowl, combine milk and chocolate syrup; fold in whipped cream. Pour into prepared pan; cover and freeze for 6 hours. , Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using a greased and floured 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cool for 10 minutes; invert onto a wire rack to cool completely. Transfer to a serving platter. , Remove cream mixture from the freezer; carefully invert onto cake and remove foil. Spread whipped topping over top and sides. Return to the freezer for 2 hours. , May be frozen for up to 2 months. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before cutting., Just before serving, drizzle with additional chocolate syrup; garnish with mint and cherries.

Nutrition Facts :

Jiban Rai
[email protected]

This is my go-to holiday cake recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Glo Belbar
[email protected]

I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so moist and flavorful.


Summer Shields
[email protected]

This cake looks amazing! I'm definitely going to make it for my next holiday gathering.


Estivine Landy
[email protected]

I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe seems easy enough to follow. I might give it a try.


Eva Ivkić
[email protected]

This cake looks delicious. I'm going to save this recipe for my next holiday party.


khat khaled
[email protected]

I can't wait to try this cake!


Russell Gang Limberhand Sr
[email protected]

This cake is so festive and perfect for the holidays.


Md. Oieos Ali
[email protected]

I love that this cake can be made ahead of time. It's one less thing to worry about on a busy holiday.


freya cannon
[email protected]

This cake is perfect for make-ahead holiday baking. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Pretty_Roslen
[email protected]

I made this cake for my family and they couldn't get enough of it. It was so moist and flavorful.


asif ramzan
[email protected]

This cake was a hit at our holiday party! Everyone loved the moist texture and delicious flavor.