Favorite Holiday Cake
A classic holiday cake featuring a moist, tender crumb and rich vanilla flavor, perfect for festive celebrations. Its layered structure with homemade filling makes it an impressive centerpiece suitable for family gatherings and special occasions. The cake's timeless appeal and delightful taste make it a favorite holiday treat.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time; beat after each addition.
- Add flour and milk alternately, ending with flour.
- Add vanilla; mix well.
- Pour batter into two greased and floured 9-inch pans.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
- Remove from pans and cool completely.
- Split the layers to make two cakes.
- Make the filling as desired and assemble the cake.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).