Christmas Cake Recipe
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Description: This Christmas Cake from Southern Living Magazine is a delightful treat that’s well worth the three-day wait! Moist and served cold, it’s the perfect addition to any holiday table, boasting a deliciously festive flavor that will have everyone coming back for more.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Christmas, Weeknight, Oven, Refrigerator, Easy
Servings: 12
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: N/A (Chill Time: 72 hours)
Total Time: 74 hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Boxed cake mix |
| 3 | Eggs |
| 1/3 cup | Butter |
| 1 1/3 cups | Water |
| 2 cups | Sugar |
| 1 cup | Sour cream |
| 1 cup | Shredded coconut |
| 1 1/2 cups | Whipped topping |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 491.4
- Fat Content: 22g
- Saturated Fat Content: 11.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 84.8mg
- Sodium Content: 357.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 70.5g
- Fiber Content: 0.5g
- Sugar Content: 54g
- Protein Content: 4.9g
Instructions:
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Prepare Cake Layers:
- Follow the instructions on the boxed cake mix to prepare two 8 or 9-inch round layers.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely, then carefully split each layer into two, giving you a total of four layers.
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Prepare Sour Cream Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, sour cream, and shredded coconut, stirring until well blended.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator.
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Layer the Cake:
- Reserve 1 cup of the chilled sour cream mixture for frosting.
- Spread the remaining sour cream mixture evenly between the four cake layers. Be careful not to overfill, as this may cause the layers to slide.
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Prepare Frosting:
- Combine the reserved sour cream mixture with the whipped topping, blending well to create a smooth frosting.
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Frost the Cake:
- Frost the sides and the top of the cake generously with the whipped topping mixture, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
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Chill:
- Seal the cake in an airtight container to prevent any flavors from seeping out, then place it in the refrigerator.
- Allow the cake to chill for a total of 72 hours before serving. This extended chilling time enhances the flavors and textures, making it truly irresistible.
Enjoy the anticipation as this delicious Christmas Cake develops its flavors over the course of three days. Serve it cold and watch as it becomes the centerpiece of your holiday table, delighting family and friends with its moist, decadent taste and festive appeal! 🎄🍰🎅
