Name: Christmas Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 20 people
Ingredients: 1 (15oz.) box Pillsbury Holiday Funfetti cake mix; 1 (3.5 oz.) box white chocolate instant pudding mix; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup granulated sugar; ½ teaspoon Princess flavor emulsion; 1½ cups whole milk; ¾ cup sour cream; 4 large egg whites; ½ cup unsalted butter; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups powdered sugar

Christmas Cake

Christmas Cake is a moist, white cake that's studded with red and green sprinkles and finished off with a vanilla cream cheese frosting! This festive dessert is perfect for serving up at large family gatherings!

Prep20 min

Cook30 min

Total1 hr 50 min

Yield20 people

Calories224

Christmas Cake is a moist, white cake that’s studded with red and green sprinkles and finished off with a vanilla cream cheese frosting! This festive dessert is perfect for serving up at large family gatherings!

Festive, Delicious Christmas Cake

Make the holiday party a little more festive and whole a lot sweeter with this delicious Christmas Cake! This Funfetti cake has a stand-out vanilla flavor with a homemade cream cheese frosting, creating a bakery-level dessert that will be loved by everyone lucky enough to snag a slice!

Though it tastes good enough to be from your favorite bakery, it’s actually made quick and easy right at home! Simply doctor up a boxed cake mix, whip up the cream cheese frosting, and dress it up with holiday sprinkles!

With only 20 minutes of prep, you have a dessert that will be the star of the holiday dinner! Although, it’s also a wonderful treat to keep at home in the week and days leading up to Christmas as well! And a nice break from all the Christmas Cookies!

Christmas Cake Ingredients

This Christmas Cake Recipe has a little bit of everything when it comes to ingredients! Some are pantry staples, a few are refrigerated ingredients, a box cake mix, and even a flavor emulsion.

The recipe starts by combining a box of Pillsbury Holiday Funfetti cake mix with all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and white chocolate instant pudding mix. Next, you’ll need egg whites, sour cream, whole milk, and Princess flavor emulsion.

The cake is then baked and cooled before it gets its silky smooth cream cheese frosting finish! This is made by combing unsalted butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar.

Lastly, top the frosted Christmas Cake off with some festive sprinkles!

Princess Flavor Emulsion

The princess emulsion itself has a very unique flavor. However, when it’s added to this cake recipe it heightens the vanilla flavor wonderfully. It creates a distinct, overall sweet flavor in this cake that makes hunting down this ingredient totally worth it!

This ingredient can be found at Walmart or even craft stores such as Michaels. However, if you strike out from there you can always grab it from amazon.

You can also simply replace the 1/2 teaspoon Princess flavor emulsion with one teaspoon vanilla or almond extract.

Made it with my 6 year old and she loved making it and very delicious and moist.

– Mark

How To Make Christmas Funfetti Cake

Whisk the cake mix, instant pudding mix, all-purpose flour, and granulated sugar together in a large bowl.
Add in the flavor emulsion, whole milk, sour cream, and egg whites, beating together until just combined.
Pour the cake batter into the greased cake pan.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Prepare the frosting while the cake is cooling by creaming the butter and cream cheese together.
Beat in the vanilla extract and powdered sugar 1cup at a time. Afterward, increase the mixer speed and beat until it becomes silky smooth.
Frost the cooled cake and then top with fun holiday sprinkles!

Storage Instructions For This Christmas Sheet Cake

Cover any leftover cake tightly with plastic wrap or place it into an airtight container. Then store the cake in the refrigerator and enjoy it for up to 5 days.

Here are more sweet and tasty Christmas desserts to try as well!

Shortbread Christmas Crack – An easy-to-make treat with a blend of sweet, salty, and chocolaty!
Christmas Tree Cake Dip – An irresistible dessert dip made with Little Debbies Christmas Cakes!
Classic Christmas Sugar Cookies – Decorate these with the kids for an edible Christmas craft!
Meringue Christmas Trees (Cookies & Pops) – Crispy, light, treats that take only 20 minutes to prep!
Easy Christmas Funfetti Bread – Tender, moist quick bread that’s studded with sprinkles and finished off with a sweet glaze!

How To Store: Cover any leftover cake tightly with plastic wrap or place it into an airtight container. Then store the cake in the refrigerator and enjoy it for up to 5 days.
Where Can I Find The Princess Flavor Emulsion? This ingredient can be found at Walmart or even craft stores such as Michaels. However, if you strike out from there you can always grab it from amazon. You can also simply replace the 1/2 teaspoon Princess flavor emulsion with one teaspoon vanilla or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
What Does The Princess Flavor Emulsion Do In This Recipe? The princess emulsion itself has a very unique flavor. However, when it’s added to this cake recipe it heightens the vanilla flavor wonderfully. It creates a distinct, overall sweet flavor in this cake that makes hunting down this ingredient totally worth it! But again, no worries if you’re unable to get your hands on some. You can just swap it out for vanilla or almond extract! The cake will still be super delicious!
Do I Prepare The Instant Pudding Mix By The Directions On Its Box Before Adding It Into This Recipe? Nope! The white chocolate instant pudding mix is added to the recipe as is, unprepared.
Can I Add Food coloring To The Frosting To Create A More Festive Christmas Sheet Cake? Of course! I’d suggest using gel food coloring for the best, vibrant color.
Are There Other Pudding Mixes I Can Use In This Christmas Funfetti Cake Recipe? Yes, you could also use a vanilla or cheesecake pudding mix. Just make sure it’s a 3.5oz box!