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Christmas Tree Cake

Delightful Christmas Tree Cake for Festive Celebrations

This delightful Christmas Tree Cake brings festive cheer and creativity to your holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 33 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 3 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cake and helps retain moisture.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Adds moisture and a subtle caramel flavor.
  • 1 tblsp Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 tsp Fine Salt Enhances the overall flavor.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Infuses the cake with warm spice flavor.
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger Brings lovely spicy notes.
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg Adds depth to the spice profile.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Contributes to moisture and richness.
  • 3 large Large Eggs Binds the ingredients together.
  • 1 cup Full-Fat Sour Cream Adds natural moisture and tanginess.
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce Provides additional moisture and sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable/Canola Oil Keeps the cake soft and moist.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Elevates the overall flavor.
  • 1 tblsp Green Gel Food Coloring Achieves the festive green color.
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Key ingredient for smooth buttercream.
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Adds creaminess to the frosting.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and stabilizes the frosting.
  • 1 tblsp Gel Food Coloring (green, yellow, red) For vibrant hues in decorations.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Cake Pans
  • Wire Rack
  • Serrated knife
  • Piping Bags
  • Piping tips

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans. In a bowl, whisk dry ingredients and in another, mix wet ingredients. Add green gel food coloring and fill pans. Bake for 28-33 minutes.
  2. Let cake layers cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. Level cake tops with a serrated knife and shape into a Christmas tree.
  3. Beat unsalted butter until creamy, add vanilla and salt. Gradually sift in powdered sugar, adjust with heavy whipping cream until fluffy.
  4. Stack cake layers with buttercream in between. Apply a crumb coat and chill for 30 minutes.
  5. Prepare buttercream and color it. Decorate the cake with frosted rosettes and other designs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for family traditions during the holidays.

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