Surprise your children at Christmas with a delicious Santa Claus cake

Santa Claus Cake: Easy and Delicious Recipe

Introduction

Santa Claus is a beloved figure in Christmas, and he is associated with many festive traditions, such as decorating Christmas trees and delivering gifts to children. Santa Claus cakes are a special dessert that can be served at Christmas, as they are known for their attractive appearance and delicious taste.

Ingredients for Santa Claus Cake

For the cake

     250grams, or 2 cups, all-purpose flour

    2teaspoons baking powder

    1/2teaspoon salt

    One cup (227 g) of room-temperature unsalted buttertemperature

    13/4cups (375 g) granulated sugar

    3large eggs

    2tablespoons vanilla extract

     1cup (240 ml) milk

For decoration

    1/2cup (120 ml) heavy cream

One-fourth cup, or fifty grams, of powdered sugar

    1cup (250 g) sugarpaste

     Food coloring gel

Instructions for Making Santa Claus Cake

1Preparing the cake

    1Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit)

    2Grease a 20 cm (8-inch) round cake pan with butter and dust with flour

    3Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a sizable bowl

 4Cream the butter and sugar in a another dish until the mixture is light and fluffy

 5Beat thoroughly after adding each egg, one at a time

    6Add the vanilla and milk, and whisk until combined

    7Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and whisk until combined

    8Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

    9Let the cake cool completely in the pan before removing it

2Decorating the cake

    1In a medium bowl, beat together the heavy cream and powdered sugar until thick

    2Frost the top and sides of the cake with the whipped cream

    3Spread a thin layer of whipped cream around the edges of the cake, so that the sugarpaste will stick to it

    4Knead the sugarpaste until soft and pliable

    5Divide the sugarpaste into 3 equal parts

    6Roll out the first part into a large ball, then make a hole in the center to resemble Santa Claus's body

    7Roll out the second part into a smaller ball, then attach it to the first part to form Santa Claus's head

    8Roll out the third part into a thin strip, then attach it to the head to form Santa Claus's beard

    9Use food coloring gel to color the sugarpaste as desired

10Serve Santa Claus cake with a cup of coffee or tea

Tips

 For a moister cake, add 1/2 cup (120 ml) of liquid milk to the batter.

 If you do not have ready-made sugarpaste, you can make your own by mixing 2 cups (250 g) of powdered sugar with 1 large egg and 1 tablespoon of water.

 You can use any food coloring gel colors you like to decorate Santa Claus cake.

Conclusion

Santa Claus cake is a delicious and beautiful dessert that is the perfect choice for Christmas celebrations