10 Holiday Desserts to Eat While Waiting for Santa!! Yummy Holiday Cakes, Cupcakes and More!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and reduces saturated fat.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt lowers calories while adding creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract and mix until combined.

In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder.

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in any desired nuts or chocolate chips.

Pour batter into a greased baking dish and smooth the top.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow to cool completely before frosting or serving.

Prepare frosting by beating together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.

Spread frosting over cooled dessert and garnish with fruit or nuts.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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