Description
A festive cake inspired by the Grinch, perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Green food coloring
- Red frosting for decoration
- Grinch face cake topper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Add green food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
- Frost with red frosting and add Grinch face topper.
Notes
- Store cake in a cool place.
- This cake can be made a day in advance.
- Use a serrated knife for even frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: grinch christmas cake, festive cake, holiday dessert