Christmas Candles Centerpiece

Transform your holiday table into a show-stopping work of edible art with this stunning Christmas Candles Centerpiece! This no-bake masterpiece combines cylindrical sponge cakes wrapped in smooth white fondant to mimic elegant candles while red fondant drips create a lifelike "melting wax" effect. Topped with glowing LED tealight candles for a safe yet festive ambiance, these decorative cakes are elevated with holiday-inspired buttercream accents like holly leaves and berries. A delicate dusting of edible shimmer adds a touch of sparkle, making this centerpiece as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for Christmas celebrations, this creative and festive dessert doubles as a conversation-starting tablescape, promising to leave your guests in awe.

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 loaves Plain sponge cake
• 3 cups Buttercream frosting
• 1 pound White fondant
• 0.5 pound Red fondant
• 0.25 pound Green fondant
• 2 teaspoons Edible gold or silver shimmer dust
• 2 tablespoons Edible glue or clear piping gel
• 3 pieces Small LED tealight candles
• 0.25 cup Powdered sugar (for dusting)
• 2 drops each Gel food coloring (red and green)

Directions

Step 1

Trim the sponge cakes into cylinder shapes of varying heights to mimic the look of candles, ensuring the tops are flat for stability.

Step 2

Spread a thin layer of buttercream frosting around each cylinder to act as an adhesive base for the fondant.

Step 3

Roll out the white fondant on a surface dusted with powdered sugar. Cut it into rectangular sheets large enough to wrap around each cylinder completely.

Step 4

Gently press the white fondant onto the frosted cake cylinders, smoothing it to eliminate wrinkles and creating a seamless look.

Step 5

Trim the excess fondant at the base and top of each cylinder with a sharp knife or fondant cutter.

Step 6

Use red fondant to create 'dripping wax' effects at the tops of the candles by shaping teardrop-like pieces and attaching them with edible glue or clear piping gel.

Step 7

Color small portions of the buttercream with red and green gel food coloring. Use these to pipe holly leaves and berries at the base of each 'candle' for a festive touch.

Step 8

Use edible gold or silver shimmer dust to lightly brush the fondant for a subtle sparkling effect.

Step 9

Gently place a small LED tealight candle on top of each cylinder to mimic the look of a lit candle. (Avoid using real candles to prevent melting or fires!)

Step 10

Arrange the candle cakes on a decorative tray or cake board, surrounded by additional decorations like pine sprigs, ornaments, or faux snow for a stylish centerpiece.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2369.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8922.8

Total Fat 225.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 133.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 950.7mg	0%
Sodium 2579.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1619.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4g	0%
Total Sugars 1425.3g
Protein 55.6g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 229.0mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 896.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.3%

Protein: 2.5%

Carbs: 74.2%