Description
A delightful cake to celebrate the New Year, rich with flavor and sweetness, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 eggs (or unsweetened applesauce)
- 1/2 cup butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 cup milk (or non-dairy milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup luscious fruit (dried cranberries or apricots, fresh berries)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pan by greasing and flouring it.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, making sure they’re well mixed in.
- Slowly add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing gently.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending until just combined.
- Carefully fold in your chosen fruits for that festive touch.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack.
Notes
For a simple finish, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate ganache. Garnish with edible flowers for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg