How to Make Christmas Wreath Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

During the holiday season, there's nothing quite like a festive Christmas cake to bring joy to the table. And what better way to celebrate than with a stunning and delicious Christmas Wreath Cake? This show-stopping dessert not only looks beautiful but also tastes amazing, making it the perfect centerpiece for any holiday gathering.

This delightful cake features layers of moist and fluffy vanilla or chocolate cake, sandwiched between layers of creamy frosting and adorned with a festiv...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups raisins
  • 1 cup red and green candied cherries
  • ¾ cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • ¾ cup candied pineapple, diced
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup flaked coconut
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 tube cake

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a tube pan with 2 layers of brown paper or parchment, and grease well.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix in raisins, dates, cherries, pineapple, walnuts, and coconut. Stir until all fruit is coated.
  • In another large bowl, cream the butter with the white sugar. Add lemon rind, lemon juice, and eggs; mix well. Stir in fruit mixture. Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 2 hours or until a tester comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    413 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 221mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 62g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 38g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 226mg