Ingredients for Christmas Tree Coffee Cake
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Active Dry Yeast
- Whole Milk
- Water
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- Ground Nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Crushed Pineapple In Syrup
- Red Glazed Cherries
- 1 (1 pound) package confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon green food coloring
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
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How to Make Christmas Tree Coffee Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in pecans/walnuts (if using).
- Divide batter in half. Add green food coloring to one half, mixing until desired shade of green is achieved.
- Pour half of the batter (plain) into the prepared pan. Top with the green batter. Swirl gently with a knife for a marbled effect, or leave distinct layers.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with confectioners' sugar and decorate with mini chocolate chips or candies in the shape of a Christmas tree or your desired design.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
82g
Fat
37g
Carbs
12g