Christmas Wreath Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 package (12 ounces) yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 can (16 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped green maraschino cherries
• 1/4 cup chopped red maraschino cherries
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• Green food coloring

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

25-30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, oil, eggs, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla. Beat until well combined.
3. Stir in walnuts, pecans, cranberries, and maraschino cherries.
4. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
6. In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, milk, and green food coloring until a smooth glaze forms.
7. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and allow it to set.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per slice
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 55mg
• Sodium: 200mg
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Sugars: 30g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Festive and colorful wreath-shaped cake
• Moist and flavorful with chopped nuts, dried cranberries, and cherries
• Topped with a sweet and tangy green glaze
• Perfect for Christmas parties and events

User Comments:

• "This cake is absolutely gorgeous and tastes delicious. It's a showstopper at any party."
• "The glaze is the perfect touch, it gives the cake a festive and elegant look."
• "I love the combination of nuts and fruits in the cake, it makes every bite a treat."
• "This cake is easy to make and always turns out perfect."
• "It's a hit with both kids and adults alike."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To ensure even cooking, rotate the bundt pan halfway through the baking time.
• Let the cake cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
• If you don't have a bundt pan, you can bake the cake in a 9x13 inch rectangular pan, but the cooking time may vary.