Festive Delights: Red Velvet Cake, Plum Cake, Dates Cake, and Cookies for Christmas

Red Velvet Cake:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Red food coloring
• Cream cheese frosting

Plum Cake:

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup chopped mixed nuts and dried fruits
• Rum or brandy for soaking (optional)

Dates Cake:

• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Christmas Cookies:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Assorted festive sprinkles and decorations

Cooking Steps:

Red Velvet Cake:

1. Preheat the oven and prepare cake pans.
2. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
3. Mix wet ingredients separately, adding red food coloring.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, pour into pans, and bake.
5. Cool and frost with cream cheese frosting.

Plum Cake:

1. Preheat the oven and prepare a cake pan.
2. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, and beat until fluffy.
3. Mix dry ingredients separately and add to the batter alternately with milk.
4. Fold in chopped nuts and fruits.
5. Pour into the pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Optional: Soak with rum or brandy for added flavor.

Dates Cake:

1. Preheat the oven and grease a cake pan.
2. Combine chopped dates and baking soda, pour boiling water over, and let it cool.
3. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, and beat well.
4. Mix in flour and vanilla extract.
5. Add the cooled date mixture and mix until combined.
6. Pour into the pan and bake until done.

Christmas Cookies:

1. Preheat the oven and line baking sheets.
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
5. Roll out dough, cut with festive cookie cutters, and decorate.
6. Bake until the edges are golden.
7. Cool and enjoy your festive Christmas Cookies!

Indulge in these Festive Delights, spreading joy and delectable holiday flavors throughout the Christmas season. Each recipe is a delightful journey through the festive essence of Christmas.