Sari's Holiday Cake

Celebrate the season with "Sari's Holiday Cake," a festive delight that combines warm spices, zesty orange notes, and a nutty crunch for a dessert that's perfect for holiday gatherings. This buttery, moist bundt cake features a harmonious blend of cinnamon and nutmeg, enhanced by a touch of optional orange zest and the satisfying texture of chopped walnuts or pecans. Made from simple pantry staples, it comes together effortlessly with a prep time of just 20 minutes. Finished with a snowy dusting of confectioners' sugar, this elegant cake is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether served as a centerpiece dessert or alongside a steaming mug of hot cocoa, "Sari's Holiday Cake" is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next festive celebration.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional)
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 0.5 cup confectioners' sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch bundt pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.

Step 4

Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 5

Mix in the vanilla extract and orange zest (if using).

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined after each addition.

Step 7

Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans gently using a spatula.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s), smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Once the cake has cooled, dust the top with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1487.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5454.3

Total Fat 302.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 140.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1289.9mg	0%
Sodium 1904.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 629.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 380.9g
Protein 86.3g	0%

Vitamin D 271.4IU	0%
Calcium 616.7mg	0%
Iron 22.0mg	0%
Potassium 1550.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.7%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 45.1%