Christmas Tree Cake
The tradition of decorating Christmas trees dates back to the 16th century in Germany.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Christmas Tree Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Christmas tree-shaped cake pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Stir in the green food coloring.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and water to make a glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
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Decorate the cake with candy canes and assorted sprinkles to resemble a Christmas tree.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
