Christmas Tree Coffee Cake Recipe

Wow your guests with this stunning Christmas Tree Coffee Cake! Inspired by a Good Housekeeping recipe, this festive treat is perfect for breakfast or brunch. Shape it into a classic Christmas tree or let your creativity flow – the possibilities are endless! (Prep time excludes rising and chilling.)

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 282.6 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Christmas Tree Coffee Cake

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How to Make Christmas Tree Coffee Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in pecans/walnuts (if using).
  7. Divide batter in half. Add green food coloring to one half, mixing until desired shade of green is achieved.
  8. 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.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. 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