Description
A stunning Red Velvet Christmas Tree Cake decorated with Cream Cheese Frosting and Edible Ornaments for a festive holiday centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Red Velvet Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- For Edible Ornaments:
- Red and green sprinkles
- Candy canes
- Fondant or gumdrops for decorations
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, mix oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until smooth. Divide batter among pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Stack cakes with frosting between layers. Frost the outside.
- Shape into a Christmas tree by tapering each layer.
- Decorate with sprinkles, candy canes, and fondant ornaments.
Notes
Ensure cakes are completely cool before frosting to avoid melting. Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 5g