Holiday Cake Recipe

Name: Holiday Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix; milk (sub milk for Water); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 ½ cups chopped nuts; 1 (18 ounce) package raisins, ground; 2 egg yolks; ¼ cup cream; 1 ½ cups sweet red wine; 1 ½ cups sugar; 2 egg whites; 5 tablespoons water; ½ cup light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix
milk (sub milk for Water)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ cups chopped nuts
1 (18 ounce) package raisins, ground
2 egg yolks
¼ cup cream
1 ½ cups sweet red wine
1 ½ cups sugar
2 egg whites
5 tablespoons water
½ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
For cake, prepare cake mix according to package directions, substituting milk for water and adding baking powder.
3
Bake for 25 minutes, or until done.
4
Cool.
5
For filling, combine nuts, raisins, egg yolks, cream and wine in saucepan.
6
Heat to warm through and cook egg.
7
(Do not boil.
8
).
9
Cut cake into 2 layers.
10
Spread filling over bottom layer.
11
Replace top layer.
12
For frosting, combine sugar, egg whites, water, corn syrup and vanilla in top of double boiler.
13
Cook and beat for 7 minutes, or until stiff peaks form.
14
Beat for 1 minute.
15
Spread over top and sides of cake.

515

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix, milk (sub milk for Water), 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 ½ cups chopped nuts, and more.

Yes, Holiday Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Holiday Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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