Description
A simple loaf cake with a hidden holiday shape inside—part magic trick, part dessert, and guaranteed to wow your guests. Each slice reveals a festive surprise, from a tree to a star to a heart, making this cake as fun to bake as it is to serve. It’s a story, a memory, and a celebration all in one bite.
Ingredients
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2 boxes Pillsbury White Cake Mix (plus eggs, oil, water per box)
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Green gel food coloring (or red/blue for variations)
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1 tub Pillsbury White Frosting (or vanilla/cream cheese)
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Crushed holiday cookies, sprinkles, or candy canes
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Holiday cookie cutter (tree, star, heart, etc.)
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Piping bag + 1M tip (or zip-top bag for swirls)
Instructions
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Color & Bake Layer: Mix 1 box of cake, tint with gel coloring, bake in 9×13″ pan. Cool fully.
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Cut Shapes: Use cookie cutter to press out holiday shapes. Set aside.
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Assemble Loaf: Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease 9×5″ loaf pan. Mix 2nd box of cake. Pour thin layer of white batter, stand colored shapes upright in a row, cover fully with remaining batter.
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Bake: 45–55 min, until toothpick in white cake comes out clean. Cool completely.
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Frost & Decorate: Pipe frosting swirls on top, sprinkle crushed cookies or candy.
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Serve & Reveal: Slice with a serrated knife for the big “wow” moment!
Notes
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Peppermint Red & White: Red shapes, peppermint extract, candy cane topping.
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Chocolate Dream: Chocolate loaf with bright red or green shapes.
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Confetti Party: Rainbow sprinkles in batter + colorful shapes.
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Lemon Blueberry: Lemon zest in batter + blue shapes, glaze instead of frosting.
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 cal Per Slice
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 40g