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Festive Red Velvet Christmas Tree Cake Recipe

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This Festive Red Velvet Christmas Tree Cake is perfect for your holiday celebrations, featuring moist red velvet layers with creamy frosting.

Ingredients

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  • For the Red Velvet Cake:
  • 2½ cups(315g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoonscocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoonbaking soda
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • 1 cup(240ml) buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoonwhite vinegar
  • 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoonred gel food coloring
  • 1 cup(230g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1¾ cups(350g) granulated sugar
  • 3large eggs
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 16 oz(450g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup(115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups(500g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract
  • For Decoration:
  • Edible red pearls or candy ornaments
  • Crumbled red velvet cake scraps (for the base)
  • Edible glitter or shimmer dust
  • Star-shaped topper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven heats, prep your three 8-inch round cake pans by greasing them generously with butter or non-stick spray, and lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this bowl aside.
  3. In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, white vinegar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Whisk together until well-combined and set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a stand mixer or a hand mixer on medium speed. Gradually add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Combine dry and wet ingredients with the butter mixture, alternating until both are fully incorporated.
  6. Evenly distribute the cake batter into the prepared pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter, gradually adding sifted powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Incorporate vanilla extract.
  8. Once the cakes are cooled, assemble the tree by stacking and frosting each layer, trimming the top layer as needed for a conical shape.
  9. Get creative with decorations by swirling frosting, pressing in edible pearls, and sprinkling edible glitter. Complete with a star-shaped topper.

Notes

Ensure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for the best mixing results. Store any leftover cake in an airtight container for up to three days.

Nutrition

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