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Christmas and New Year Cakes and Logs

Are you ready for the Christmas and New Year festivities? Make sure your holiday table looks festive with these delicious cakes and logs!

Ingredients:

  • All-purpose flour – 2 ½ cups
  • Baking powder – 2 teaspoons
  • Salt – 1 teaspoon
  • Unsalted butter – 1 cup
  • Sugar – 1 cup
  • Eggs – 4 large, separated
  • Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line two 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the batter until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.< li > Allow to cool completely before frosting . < li > To assemble , place one cake on a serving plate . Spread with frosting , then top with remaining cake . Spread top of cake with frosting , then cover sides of cake with remaining icing . < li > Decorate as desired .

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