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12 Cakes for Christmas
From simple cupcakes to showstopping layer cakes, this easy batter makes a dozen fabulous desserts. Bake one, or try them all.
By Mary Allen Perry and Kate Nicholson / Photographs: Tina Cornett / Styling: Buffy Hargett

A Cake that Bakes 12 Ways:
1. Chocolate Velvet Cake Batter
2. Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

We came up with one easy-to-make cake batter that bakes to become an incredibly delicious, velvety-rich chocolate cake. Then we paired it with a dozen of our favorite frostings and toppings--one for each of the 12 days of Christmas. Tied with holiday ribbons or garnished with fresh mint and colorful candies, these cakes are doable for anyone--novice or pro.

cake 1
Chocolate-Praline Pecan Cake
Two presentations of Chocolate Velvet Cake With Cream Cheese-Butter Pecan Frosting

Chocolate-Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Chocolate Velvet Cake With Coconut-Pecan Frosting

Turtle Cake
Chocolate Velvet Cake With Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Chocolate Velvet "Pound" Cake
Chocolate-Bourbon-
Pecan Cake

White Chocolate-
Almond Cake
Mississippi Mud Cake

Chocolate-Peppermint Candy Cupcakes
Chocolate-Mint Cake
Freezing Tips
Melting Morsels
  • Do not stir the morsels until finished microwaving.
  • Melted morsels should retain a glossy sheen and some of their original shape. As you stir the morsels, they will continue to melt, becoming blended and smooth.

"12 Cakes for Christmas" is from the December 2003 issue of Southern Living.

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