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Christmas cake

A festive and colorful Christmas cake with layers of white cake and a sweet vanilla buttercream frosting, adorned with sparkling rock candy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 16
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Whipped Vanilla Buttercream
  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon McCormick® Pure Almond Extract
  • 64 ounces confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 0.5 cup whole milk up to 1 cup if you need a loose creamy consistency
  • 1 pinch kosher salt

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. To the bowl of a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, add butter. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  2. Add vanilla and almond extract.
  3. With the mixer on low, slowly add in confectioners' sugar, milk, and salt, stopping to scrape the sides and bottom of bowl when needed.
  4. Once incorporated, whip frosting for at least 3 minutes on medium-high to high speed.
  5. If frosting is too thick to spread, gradually beat in additional milk.
  6. Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks. Rewhip before using.

Notes

Decorate with rock candy for a stunning Christmas effect. Ensure cake layers are completely cooled before frosting.