DANISH CHRISTMAS CAKE

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This festive cake slices into beautiful torte-like layers-just right for the holidays.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2 cups cold whole milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) macaroons, crushed
1 jar (10 ounces) currant jelly
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Stir in macaroons. Cut each cake horizontally in half. Place one bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with half of pudding mixture. Top with another cake layer; spread with jelly. Top with another cake; spread with remaining pudding mixture. Top with remaining cake., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Frost top and sides of cake. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.