Christmas Reindeer Cake
Celebrate the holiday season with this enchanting Christmas Reindeer Cake that combines rich chocolate flavor and whimsical decorations. Perfect for gatherings, this delightful dessert features a moist texture and adorable reindeer design that will bring joy to your festivities. Easy to prepare, it’s ideal for bakers of all skill levels and is sure to be a hit at any holiday celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate frosting
- Pretzel sticks (for antlers)
- Candy eyes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients and mix until just blended.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with chocolate frosting.
- Decorate by adding pretzel sticks as antlers and candy eyes for a fun reindeer look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg