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Red Velvet Christmas Tree

  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A festive Red Velvet Christmas Tree cake that’s not only beautiful but also delicious with moist layers and creamy frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 packages (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Green food coloring
  • Red and green fondant balls
  • Gold edible beads
  • Small edible glitter or sugar crystals (optional)
  • A small edible gold star

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line three 6-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together oil, eggs, buttermilk, red food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
  4. Gradually add the wet mix to the dry mix, stirring until smooth.
  5. Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. In a bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
  7. Once the cakes are cool, level each layer, stack them largest to smallest, adding frosting between layers.
  8. Cover the cake with cream cheese frosting; tint some green and pipe decorations with a star tip.
  9. Decorate with fondant balls, gold beads, and finish with a small edible gold star.
  10. Lightly dust with edible glitter or sugar crystals for a festive touch.

Notes

Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Apply a thin crumb coat before the final layer of frosting.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 40g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: Red Velvet, Christmas, Dessert, Holiday Baking, Cake

Find it online: https://sweettreatsrecipes.com/red-velvet-christmas-tree-red-velvet/