Christmas Tree Cake

An adorable and surprisingly easy to make Christmas tree cake, perfect for the holiday season.

By @chelsweets

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0 parchment paper
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0 green food coloring
• 0 edible decorations

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the cake batter by mixing together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, 1 cup of milk, 2 large eggs, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth.
3. Divide the batter evenly into three 6-inch round cake pans lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Prepare the frosting by beating together 1 cup of unsalted butter, 4 cups of powdered sugar, 1/4 cup of heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
7. Assemble the cake by placing one cake layer on a serving plate and spreading a layer of frosting on top. Repeat with the second and third layers.
8. Frost the outside of the cake with a thin layer of frosting to create a crumb coat. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
9. Apply a final layer of frosting to the cake, smoothing it with a spatula.
10. Decorate the cake with green food coloring and edible decorations to resemble a Christmas tree.