WACKY ARGYLE CAKE

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This wacky cake will be the star of your ugly Christmas-sweater party. Have fun with the decorations, choosing the colors and patterns you like best. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield about 50 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/4 cups butter, softened
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
4-1/2 cups sugar
12 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4-1/2 cups cake flour
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups butter, softened
8 cups confectioners' sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 to 10 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup seedless raspberry jam
1 package (24 ounces) ready-to-use rolled green fondant
1 package (24 ounces) ready-to-use rolled blue fondant
Red gel food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Line two 13x9-in. baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Add flour; mix well. Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack; remove paper., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Add enough milk to achieve desired consistency. , Using a serrated knife, level tops of cakes if necessary. Place 1 cake layer on a cake board. Frost top with frosting; spread raspberry jam to within 1/2 in. of edges. Top with remaining layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting, reserving 1 cup frosting for decoration. , For fondant argyle, on a work surface dusted with confectioners' sugar, roll out green fondant into an 1/8-in.-thick rectangle. Using a 4-in. diamond cutter, cut out 10 diamonds. Repeat with blue fondant. Place fondant diamonds in alternating colors on the top and sides of cake, cutting in half to fit the ends. , Color reserved frosting red with gel food coloring and place in a piping bag fitted with a #2 piping tip. Pipe dashed lines diagonally across the fondant diamonds to create an argyle pattern.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

John Tapia
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I'm not a fan of argyle, but I still liked this cake. The flavor is great and the texture is moist.


Tshegofatso Molubi
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This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's definitely worth it. It's a special treat that everyone will enjoy.


Derak Guffey
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Overall, I'm happy with this recipe. It's a good basic cake that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.


Md Rifa
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This cake is very dense and filling. A small piece goes a long way.


Rahid Khan
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Tony Weathers
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I love the moist texture of this cake. It's perfect for a summer party.


Adhara Bustamante
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover sour cream and buttermilk.


SIPHO WELCOME
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always impressive.


judith
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This recipe is missing some important instructions. I had to guess at a few things and my cake didn't turn out well.


Skylar Rey
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as expected. It was a little dry and the frosting was too sweet.


Sedrick Long
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This cake is perfect for a potluck or bake sale. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Impact Marukh
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I used a different type of frosting than the one in the recipe and it turned out great. This cake is very versatile.


arwa Khalifa
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I'm not a fan of nuts, so I omitted them from the recipe. The cake was still delicious.


Ella keiz
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's a showstopper!


Ghazanfar Khan
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I made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


sharon otonda
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the chunks of pineapple and walnuts.


Shana Lombardo
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I love the combination of flavors in this cake. The sour cream and buttermilk give it a tangy flavor, while the chocolate chips and nuts add a touch of sweetness and crunch.


Yasir Bin Altaf
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The argyle pattern on this cake is so fun and festive! It's perfect for a special occasion.


Najib Kitenda
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! It was a little dense, but still very tasty.


Mary Rugo
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture. I will definitely be making this again.