Holiday Gift Cake Recipe

Name: Holiday Gift Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 eggs; 2-1/4 cups cake flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 jar (8 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons milk; Birthday candles, optional

Servings: persons

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
2-1/4 cups cake flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 jar (8 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
Birthday candles, optional

1
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add 2 cups to batter. Set aside five to six cherries for garnish. Chop the remaining cherries; add to remaining flour mixture with pecans. Fold into batter.
2
Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325u00b0 for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
3
For glaze, combine sugar and milk in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cake. Decorate with reserved cherries and candles if desired.

1291

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, 1 cup butter, softened, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Holiday Gift 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.

Holiday Gift Cake

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