If you are like me, holidays mean family gatherings and food. These gatherings give me a chance to try out new recipes or come up with creative dishes or desserts. However, creative can often mean time consuming. So, if you are looking for something easy yet creative to take to a family gathering this coming Easter weekend, then this cross cake may be right for you.
You will need to bake a cake in a 9" X 13" cake pan. I used my favorite white cake recipe. It makes a very thin cake which works really well for the construction of the cross. Let the cake cool completely before cutting it up and decorating it.
When the cake is cool, cut in half lengthwise. Next cut of the halves into 2 pieces; making one 2 inch piece and one 11 inch piece.
On a big piece of cake board, place the uncut piece vertically near the bottom. Next take the 11 inch piece and place at the top end of the vertical piece perpendicular so it is evenly spaced on either side. Take the 2 inch piece on top of the perpendicular piece so it is in line with the vertical piece.
Now that the cross is assembled, it can be iced and decorated. I use icing on all the ends where the pieces meet, so it will help them stick together to help the cake maintain its shape.
A cross cake is simple to make but still pretty and appropriate for this upcoming Easter holiday!
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