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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Decorative Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
Baking and Decorating
- 6
Pour Batter into Pan
Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing.
- 9
Prepare Frosting
In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with a few drops of milk until it reaches a spreadable consistency. Add food coloring to create holiday colors.
- 10
Decorate
Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and top with sprinkles.