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Christmas Crunch Cake

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This Christmas Crunch Cake is a festive dessert loaded with holiday cheer. It features layers of moist cake, crunchy toppings, and a sweet glaze, making it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table. Easy to customize with your favorite holiday sprinkles and toppings, this cake is a showstopper!

Ingredients

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For the cake:

  • 2 1/2 cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups (350 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup (85 g) crushed candy canes or peppermint candies (optional)

For the topping:

  • 1 cup (90 g) rice cereal (e.g., Rice Krispies)
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) holiday sprinkles
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 cup (85 g) white chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) melted butter
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar

For the glaze (optional):

  • 1 cup (125 g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in the crushed candy canes or peppermint candies, if using.

2. Bake the cake

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.

3. Prepare the crunchy topping

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the rice cereal, holiday sprinkles, crushed pretzels, and white chocolate chips.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat until bubbly. Pour the mixture over the cereal mixture and toss to coat.

4. Assemble the cake

  1. Once the cake has cooled, sprinkle the crunchy topping evenly over the surface of the cake.

5. (Optional) Drizzle with glaze

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the crunchy topping for extra sweetness.

6. Serve

  • Slice and serve this festive cake at your holiday gatherings. It pairs wonderfully with a cup of hot cocoa or coffee.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead: Bake the cake a day ahead, but add the crunchy topping just before serving to maintain its crispiness.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Variations: Use caramel bits, toffee pieces, or chocolate chips in the topping for a fun twist.

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