Classic Christmas Cake with Elegant Red & White Decor

Ingredients

• • 2 ⅞ cups all-purpose flour
• • 1 ⅞ cups granulated sugar
• • 1 ⅞ tsp baking powder
• • ⅞ tsp baking soda
• • ⅞ tsp salt
• • 1 ⅞ cup milk
• • ⅞ cup vegetable oil
• • 2 ⅞ large eggs
• • 1 ⅞ tbsp vanilla extract
• • 1 ⅞ tsp ground cinnamon
• • ⅞ tsp ground nutmeg
• • ⅞ tsp ground ginger
• • ⅞ cup dried cranberries
• • ⅞ cup fresh rosemary
• • 2 ⅞ cups white icing

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with oil and line bottoms with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, mix milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. 4

   Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth.

5. 5

   Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. 6

   Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with half the icing. Top with the second cake layer and cover with remaining icing.

7. 7

   Gently press fresh rosemary sprigs and dried cranberries into the icing. Add a cinnamon stick for a festive touch.