Red Velvet Christmas Tree Cake Recipe

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🎄 Red Velvet Christmas Tree Cake Recipe 🎄

Ingredients

For the Red Velvet Cake Layers:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For Decoration:

  • Red and silver edible ornaments or candy balls
  • Edible glitter or powdered sugar (optional)
  • A sparkly edible star or decorative topper

Instructions

1. Prepare the Red Velvet Cake Layers:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, oil, buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla, and red food coloring until smooth and fully combined.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

2. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is creamy and spreadable.

3. Assemble the Christmas Tree Cake:

  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top.
  2. Stack the second layer on top, trimming the edges slightly to create a tapered shape. Repeat for the third layer.
  3. Apply a thin “crumb coat” of frosting over the entire cake to seal in any loose crumbs. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set.
  4. Using a star-shaped piping tip, pipe swirls or stars of frosting all over the cake to create a “snowy” effect.

4. Decorate the Cake:

  1. Arrange the red and silver edible ornaments or candy balls around the cake to mimic Christmas tree decorations.
  2. Top the cake with a sparkly star and sprinkle with edible glitter or powdered sugar for a magical snowy touch.

Serving Tips:

  • Serve slices starting from the bottom for a striking visual as the cake retains its tree shape.
  • Pair with a glass of chilled eggnog or hot cocoa for the ultimate holiday treat!

Enjoy your festive centerpiece and impress your guests with this elegant dessert!

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