Ginger Ale Christmas Cake Recipe
Christmas is here and the festive celebrations have already started! Celebrate this special occasion with a delicious Ginger Ale Christmas Cake. This cake is a great addition to any party and will be a hit amongst your family and friends. This recipe is easy to make and can be prepared in a few simple steps.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of butter, melted
- 2 cups of granulated sugar
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of ginger ale
- 1/2 cup of chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup of diced dried fruit (such as apricots, cherries, etc)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9 inch (23 cm) round cake pan. In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, sugar and eggs until well combined. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Add the milk, vanilla extract and ginger ale, and mix until combined. Lastly, fold in the pecans and dried fruit. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely before serving. Enjoy your delicious Ginger Ale Christmas Cake!
Nutrition
This Ginger Ale Christmas Cake serves 12 people. Each serving has approximately 454 calories, 24 grams of fat, 57 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fiber, 35 grams of sugar, and 5 grams of protein.
Tips and Variations
If you don’t have ginger ale, you can substitute it with any kind of soda, such as lemon-lime soda or root beer. You can also add more or less dried fruit, depending on your preference. For a richer flavor, you can replace some of the all-purpose flour with almond flour or whole wheat flour.
This Ginger Ale Christmas Cake is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays! It’s a delicious and easy cake to make that your family and friends will love. Enjoy it with a cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate and get ready to have a very merry Christmas!
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