CHRISTMAS TREE CAKE
At the root of this pretty pine-shaped confection is a sweet secret you won't be able to keep to yourself. In fact, as soon as the cake is cut, it'll come spilling out...in the shape of tasty candies you use to fill the center! To create it, our crafty kitchen crew took a cue from Bonnie, who shared the treat-filled holiday dessert she annually makes for her family's festive Christmas celebration. The CT crew simply speeded up Bonnie's idea by using a store-bought cake mix as the foundation. Then they followed her instructions for cutting and stacking layers of baked cake to create a hole in the center for stashing candy. Gumdrops fill this version, but you can add whatever sweets your group likes best.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare cake according to package directions. Divide batter between one 9-in. and one 8-in. greased and floured round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, fold the confectioners' sugar into the whipped cream; set aside., Place 9-in. cake on a 10-in. serving plate or covered board. With a sharp knife, cut a 5-1/2-in. circle from the center of the cake. Remove 5-1/2-in. circle and set aside. Frost top of 9-in. ring and fill center with candy. , Cut a 3-1/2-in. circle from the center of the 8-in. cake; remove 3-1/2-in. circle and set aside. Place 8-in. ring over 9-in. ring. Frost top and fill center with candy., Cut a 1-3/4-in. circle from the center of the reserved 5-1/2-in. circle. Remove 1-3/4-in. circle and set aside. Place 5-1/2-in. ring over 8-in. ring. Frost top and fill center with candy. Place reserved 3-1/2-in. circle over 5-1/2-in. ring; frost top. Place reserved 1-3/4-in. circle over 5-1/2-in. ring., Frost top, mounding slightly to make a pointed top. Frost sides of the cake, mounding frosting at base of layers and gradually connecting layers to resemble a Christmas tree. Place star on top of cake. Sprinkle with green sugar if desired. Add candles and decorating candies if desired.
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Mary Belewizi
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this cake was easy to make and it turned out beautifully.
Manikhan Roman
[email protected]This cake is so festive and delicious! I love making it for my holiday parties.
JalilPlayz
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!
Simon Mabena
[email protected]This cake was perfect for my Christmas party! It was easy to make and everyone loved it.
Ivie Robb
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly, but the frosting was delicious.
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[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Robbieann Gable
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cake, but this one was really good! The cake was moist and the frosting was sweet but not too sweet.
Xander Delight
[email protected]This cake is beautiful and festive! I love the way the green frosting looks like a Christmas tree.
Tammie Young
[email protected]I made this cake for my family on Christmas morning and it was a huge success! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again next year.
Nisha Doll
[email protected]This Christmas tree cake was a hit at my holiday party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.