Ingredients
To make a delicious bundt cake for the holiday season, you will need the following items:
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon of baking powder
- ½ teaspoon of baking soda
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves
- 1 cup of packed dark brown sugar
- ¾ cup of vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of chopped pecans
- 1 ¼ cups of finely shredded carrots
- 1 cup of raisins
- ½ cup of orange marmalade
- 1 tablespoon of orange zest
- Icing sugar
You will also need the following items for the decoration:
- Assorted sprinkles
- Coloured sugar crystals
- Coloured chocolate chips
- Coloured marzipan
- Festive decorations like ribbon, bows, holly, and mistletoe
Instructions
To make the bundt cake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9-inch bundt pan with butter or cooking spray, or use a non-stick pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar and the oil. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Add the vanilla extract, pecans, carrots, raisins and orange marmalade and mix well. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until all the ingredients are combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorating
Once the cake is cooled, it is time to decorate it. Sprinkle the cake with icing sugar and press on the decorations of your choice. You can use sprinkles, coloured sugar crystals, coloured chocolate chips, coloured marzipan, or festive decorations like ribbon, bows, holly, and mistletoe. Once you have decorated the cake, it is ready to serve.
Serving
This Christmas Bundt Cake is best served warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream, and a sprinkle of festive decorations. It also makes a great addition to your holiday table, either as a dessert or as a centerpiece.
Storage
This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
One slice of Christmas Bundt Cake contains approximately 350-400 calories, 21-25 grams of fat, 20-25 grams of carbohydrates, and 4-6 grams of protein. It is high in fat and carbohydrates, but also contains some dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.