Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with our Festive Red Velvet Christmas Tree Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting & Edible Ornaments. This striking centerpiece, shaped like a Christmas tree, bursts with vibrant red color and rich flavors that are sure to delight your guests. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting and adorned with edible ornaments, this cake not only tastes divine but also serves as a fun family project during the festive season. Whether for Christmas parties, birthdays, or special gatherings, this cake is perfect for sharing and celebrating togetherness. Get ready to impress everyone at your next celebration!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease tree-shaped baking pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla extract, and food coloring.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs one at a time.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg