For the Frosting
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1 ½ cups powdered sugar
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
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2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Christmas sprinkles (for topping)
🎄👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 — Preheat and Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
Step 2 — Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
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Flour
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Sugar
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Baking powder
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Baking soda
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Salt
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Cinnamon
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Nutmeg
This creates a perfectly balanced spiced base for your holiday cake.
Step 3 — Mix the Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk:
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Buttermilk
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Melted butter
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Eggs
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Vanilla
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Sour cream
This mixture keeps the cake moist, fluffy, and rich.
Step 4 — Combine Wet and Dry
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Pour the wet mix into the dry ingredients.
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Stir gently until just combined — don’t overmix!
Step 5 — Add the “Chaos”
Fold in:
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Christmas sprinkles
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White chocolate chips
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Nuts (optional)
The sprinkles melt into colorful swirls, while the chocolate adds creamy sweetness.
Step 6 — Bake
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Pour the batter into your prepared pan.
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Bake for 28–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Step 7 — Make the Frosting
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Beat butter until creamy.
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Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
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Spread evenly over the cooled cake.
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Finish with a generous handful of Christmas sprinkles!
🎁 Tips for the Best Christmas Chaos Cake
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Extra moist? Add ¼ cup applesauce to the batter.
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More color: Use both jimmies and confetti-style sprinkles.
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Chocolate lover’s version: Add ½ cup red and green M&Ms.
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Make ahead: Cake stays fresh for 3 days covered — flavors get even better!
⭐ Why Everyone Loves It
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Festive and fun for kids and adults
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Easy to make with simple ingredients
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Perfect for Christmas parties or as a holiday dessert gift
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Soft, moist, colorful, and impossible to resist
