Description
Make festive Christmas tree cakes at home! Discover their history, recipes, and decorating ideas for a delightful holiday treat.
Ingredients
- Flour: All-purpose flour for a soft and fluffy cake.
- Sugar: Granulated for sweetness and powdered for frosting.
- Butter: Adds rich flavor and keeps the cake moist.
- Eggs: Helps bind the batter and adds structure.
- Milk: Provides moisture and smooth texture.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances flavor.
- Baking Powder: Makes the cake rise evenly.
- Food Coloring: Green is common, but any color works.
- Frosting or Icing: For decoration and extra sweetness.
- Sprinkles and Edible Decorations: Adds festive flair.
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and tools. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake molds or pan.
- Make the Batter:
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and food coloring.
- Slowly add the dry mix and milk, alternating until smooth.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into molds or a pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- Shape the Trees: If using a flat pan, cut cooled cake into tree shapes with a cookie cutter.
- Decorate: Frost the cakes with green icing, add sprinkles, and top with candy stars or other decorations.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange on a platter and share with family and friends!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday / Festive
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small cake (approx. 80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg