Ingredients for Sparkling Christmas Tree Cakes
- Yellow Cake Mix
- Green Food Coloring
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese
- 2 cups (250g) powdered sugar
- Cool Whip Topping
- Peppermint Stick Candy
- Angel Flake Coconut
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Baking Squares
- Dry Roasted Peanuts
- Decorative Candies
- Colored Crystal Sugar
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How to Make Sparkling Christmas Tree Cakes
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare your favorite boxed cake mix according to package directions, adding green food coloring to achieve your desired shade.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake according to the cake mix instructions (usually 30-35 minutes).
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto wire racks to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat together 8 ounces (225g) of softened cream cheese and 2 cups (250g) of powdered sugar using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in 1 cup (240ml) of whipped topping until well combined.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the tops and sides evenly with the cream cheese frosting.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully cut each cake into eight triangular wedges, creating the shape of Christmas trees.
- Insert a peppermint stick into the base of each cake wedge to form the tree trunk.
- Decorate your Christmas tree cakes with sprinkles, candy melts, mini marshmallows, or any other festive decorations you desire. Get creative!
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
12 g
Sugar
98g
Fat
39g
Carbs
12g
