Description
Celebrate the holidays with this fun and festive Ugly Sweater Cake! A moist yellow cake covered in bright red holiday frosting is decorated with white icing piped to resemble a quirky sweater, complete with candy button embellishments. Perfect for holiday parties and gatherings, this easy-to-make cake is sure to spread cheer and smiles.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients required on box to prepare)
Frosting and Decorations
- 1 can holiday red frosting (Pillsbury recommended)
- 1 tube white icing
- Candy decorations (e.g., M&M’s for buttons)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish and Cake: Line a 13×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Prepare the yellow cake mix according to the package directions, then bake and remove from oven. Allow the cake to cool completely before proceeding.
- Remove Cake from Pan: Once cooled, gently lift the cake out of the baking dish by sliding a flat spatula under the parchment paper, transferring the cake onto a serving plate or cutting board for decorating.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the holiday red frosting smoothly over the top and sides of the cake, creating an even canvas for decoration.
- Decorate Like a Sweater: Using the white icing tube, pipe designs resembling sweater patterns on the frosted cake. Use candy decorations such as M&M’s to simulate buttons, and add other festive elements to enhance the ugly sweater look. Enjoy your festive creation!
Notes
- For a homemade touch, bake a yellow, vanilla, or chocolate cake from scratch instead of using a box mix.
- Make your own vanilla frosting and tint it red with food gel coloring for a customizable frosting option.
- Wilton holiday icing decorations are great for embellishing your cake and can be found on Amazon or Target during the holiday season.
- Store the cake in an airtight container or cake server at room temperature; it is best consumed within one week for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/20th of cake)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
