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Christmas Tree Cake

This Christmas Tree Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the festive spirit with its charming tree shape, vibrant green frosting, and joyous decorations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 cups green frosting
  • edible glitter candy canes, or star-shaped sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • Two 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Offset spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Piping bags and various piping tips
  • Scissors
  • Decorative sprinkles and edible decorations

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, frost with green frosting and decorate as desired.

Notes

This cake is perfect for holiday gatherings and pairs well with coffee or hot cocoa.