The celebration of New Year’s Eve is one of the most important festivities of the year. And what better way to celebrate the beginning of a new year than with a delicious cake? Here are five cake ideas that you can make for your New Year’s Eve party.
1. White Chocolate Raspberry Cake
This cake is a delicious combination of white chocolate and tart raspberry. Its fluffy texture and sweet taste will make it a hit at your New Year’s Eve bash. Here’s what you need for the cake:
Ingredients
- 2 cups of white chocolate chips
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of butter, melted
- 1 cup of buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 cups of fresh raspberries
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the melted butter, buttermilk and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
4. Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the white chocolate chips and raspberries.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
1. In a large bowl, beat together 1 cup of softened butter and 4 cups of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/4 cup of heavy cream and mix until combined.
3. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
Nutrition
This cake contains approximately 400 calories per slice. It is also high in fat, with 21 grams per slice. It also contains 5 grams of protein and 31 grams of carbohydrates.