Christmas Tree Cake

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Our Christmas Tree Cake invites the magic of baking into the holidays whether it’s a creative outlet for yourself, or a fun holiday activity for children.

Prep Time40

Cook Time45

Total Time1 25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cake, christmas, Christmas Tree Cake

Servings: Servings

Calories: 626kcal

Author: Nicole Barker

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup canola oil
1 large egg
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup whole milk
3/4 cup prepared instant coffee or brewed coffee + hot water

Buttercream

2 1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 stick butter slightly softened to room temp
1 tbsp whole milk 2 if needed
1 pinch salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp green food coloring gel

Toppings

choose any Christmas themed sprinkles M&M, gummies, or candy cane

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F and grease the cake pan with butter or non-stick cooking oil. Set it aside.
Mix dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt) into a large bowl.
Add wet ingredients (oil, egg, vanilla, and milk) and whisk to combine.
Add hot coffee, it will enhance the chocolate flavor and add moisture to the cake. Stir until the coffee is fully incorporated into the batter.
Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out with tiny crumbs, not clean as it’s a moist cake.
Let the cake cool completely before unmolding. In the meantime, prepare the buttercream.
To make the buttercream, place softened butter into a large bowl. Mix at high speed with an electric mixer until the butter is creamy. Reduce speed to low and gently add sugar. Keep on mixing until sugar is integrated, then run it to high speed again, and add one tbsp of milk, salt, vanilla extract, and a pinch of food coloring (you’ll add more as needed).
Mix for five more minutes until the buttercream is light and fluffy. Check color and adjust if necessary, just a tiny amount at a time.
If the frosting is still dry or crumbly, add 1 teaspoon of milk and mix again. Adjust the color and consistency as needed by adding more food coloring or milk, but do so in small increments.
Taste the buttercream, and adjust the vanilla extract if needed.
Assembly: Once the cake is completely cooled and removed from the pan, you can start decorating it with buttercream. Use a piping bag with a star-shaped tip to create the Christmas tree shape, piping the buttercream onto the cake following your favorite pattern. Get creative and add your chosen Christmas toppings, such as edible gold or silver stars or colorful sprinkles.
Slice and serve: Once decorated, slice the cake and serve it to your delighted guests. Enjoy the moist and rich chocolatey goodness of your homemade Christmas tree cake!

Notes

Tips

Make sure to prepare the pan properly to prevent the cake from sticking and ensure easy removal.
Avoid overbaking, as it may result in a dry cake. The moistness of the cake is a desirable characteristic, so don't expect the toothpick to come out completely clean.
Allow the cake to cool: Once baked, let the cake cool completely in the pan before attempting to remove it. This helps the cake set properly and prevents it from breaking or falling apart during the unmolding process.

Recipe Notes

Celebrate the season in style with our irresistible moist chocolate Christmas tree cake - a delectable treat that will indulge your taste buds. Rich chocolate and creamy vanilla buttercream make the most mouthwatering dessert. Surprise your loved ones with this sweet treat crafted with love and attention to detail.

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