15+ Toasted Marzipan Christmas Cake Recipe Prepare To Be Amazed!
Published on: Mar 4, 2024
The holiday season is the perfect time to indulge in delicious and festive treats, and what better way to celebrate than with a delectable toasted marzipan Christmas cake. This rich and flavorful cake is a traditional Christmas dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends. Here is a professional and well-organized recipe that will guide you through making this mouth-watering delicacy.
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Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
1 cuptoasted marzipan, crumbled
For the Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream
½ cuptoasted marzipan, crumbled
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Gently fold in the toasted marzipan.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Meanwhile, make the frosting by beating together the butter, confectioner's sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy. Fold in the toasted marzipan.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost the cooled cake with the marzipan frosting and decorate as desired with additional toasted marzipan and festive sprinkles.
Slice and enjoy this delicious and festive toasted marzipan Christmas cake!
Final Thoughts:
This toasted marzipan Christmas cake is a must-try for any holiday gathering. The combination of the rich and buttery cake with the sweet and nutty flavor of the toasted marzipan is truly delightful. Serve it as a show-stopping dessert that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more. Don't be surprised if this becomes a new holiday tradition in your household. Happy baking and merry Christmas!
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