Holiday Gift Cake Recipe

Name: Holiday Gift Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely chopped PLANTERS Pecans; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened; 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla; 4 eggs; 2-1/4 cups sifted cake flour, divided; 1-1/2 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder; 3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries, well drained; 1/2 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans; 1-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar; 2 Tbsp. milk

Servings: persons

1/2 cup finely chopped PLANTERS Pecans
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs
2-1/4 cups sifted cake flour, divided
1-1/2 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries, well drained
1/2 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans
1-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 Tbsp. milk

1
Preheat oven to 325F.
2
Grease 12-cup fluted tube pan or 10-inch tube pan; sprinkle with 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans.
3
Beat cream cheese, butter, granulated sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
4
Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition; set aside.
5
Sift 2 cups of the flour with the baking powder.
6
Gradually add to cream cheese mixture, beating well after each addition.
7
Toss remaining 1/4 cup flour with the cherries and 1/2 cup chopped pecans; gently stir into batter.
8
Pour into prepared pan.
9
Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10
Cool in pan 5 minutes.
11
Loosen cake from side of pan with spatula or knife; gently remove cake from pan.
12
Cool completely on wire rack.
13
Mix powdered sugar and milk; drizzle over cake.

1385

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup finely chopped PLANTERS Pecans, 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened, 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened, 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Holiday Gift Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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