How to Make Santa's Favorite Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

As Christmas approaches, it's the perfect time to start thinking about festive treats that will bring happiness and joy to your loved ones. And what could be more fitting for the holiday season than a delicious cake named after the jolly man himself? Santa's Favorite Cake is a rich, moist, and indulgent dessert that will surely become a new tradition in your household. With its combination of warm spices, creamy frosting, and a hint of holiday magic, this cake is guaranteed to bring smiles to...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 ⅓ cups buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 (9 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup margarine, softened
  • 2 (16 ounce) packages confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 to 3 - layer cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9 inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine white cake mix, 3 egg whites, 1 1/3 cups buttermilk, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Mix with an electric mixer for 2 minutes on high speed. In a separate bowl, combine yellow cake mix, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 egg, cocoa, red food coloring, and vinegar. Use an electric mixer to beat for 2 minutes on high speed.
  • Spoon white batter alternately with red batter into the prepared cake pans. Swirl batter gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the centers comes out clean. Let cool in pans for at least 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and margarine until smooth. Gradually blend in sugar until incorporated and smooth. Stir in peppermint extract. Spread peppermint cream cheese frosting between layers, and on top and sides of cake.
  • Nutrition

    810 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 711mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 127g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 108g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 179mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 185mg