Sparkling Christmas Tree Cakes

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with these whimsical Sparkling Christmas Tree Cakes! Perfect for festive gatherings, these delightful creations combine a soft, moist vanilla sponge tinted a vibrant tree-like green with rich buttercream frosting sculpted into intricate layers that resemble evergreen branches. Each cake is beautifully adorned with shimmering edible glitter and colorful sprinkles for a sparkling, eye-catching effect that’s sure to impress your guests. Whether dusted with powdered sugar for a snowy finish or served as-is, these charming treats turn dessert into a centerpiece. Quick to prepare in silicone Christmas tree molds or a simple cupcake tin, they’re ideal for holiday baking and guaranteed to spread cheer. Make your celebrations extra sweet with these dazzling holiday-themed desserts!

Nutriscore Rating: 33/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cups Granulated sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups Milk
• 10 drops Green food coloring
• 3 cups Buttercream frosting
• 0.25 cups Edible glitter (green or gold)
• 0.5 cups Assorted festive sprinkles
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a silicone Christmas tree-shaped mold or 12-cupcake tin.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk in two parts. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.

Step 6

Add the green food coloring, a few drops at a time, until the batter reaches your desired tree-green color. Mix until evenly combined.

Step 7

Spoon the batter into the prepared molds, filling each about 2/3 full to allow room for the cakes to rise.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the mold for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once the cakes are fully cooled, use a piping bag fitted with a small star tip to frost each tree with buttercream frosting, starting from the bottom and working your way up to create a layered effect resembling tree branches.

Step 11

Sprinkle edible glitter and festive sprinkles over the frosting while it’s still soft to give a sparkling holiday touch.

Step 12

Dust a little powdered sugar over the tops of the cakes for a snowy effect, if desired.

Step 13

Serve and enjoy these whimsical, sparkling Christmas tree cakes with family and friends!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1811.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6762.2

Total Fat 266.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 162.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1223.5mg	0%
Sodium 2880.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1021.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 775.6g
Protein 52.2g	0%

Vitamin D 203.5IU	0%
Calcium 420.7mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 854.8mg	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: 35.8%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 61.0%