Description
Bring the holiday spirit to your table with this delightful Christmas Tree Cake. Soft, fluffy, and topped with festive decorations, it’s a show-stopping centerpiece and a delicious treat for everyone to enjoy!
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups (sifted)
- Granulated Sugar: 1 ½ cups
- Unsalted Butter: ½ cup (softened)
- Eggs: 3 large
- Baking Powder: 2 tsp
- Vanilla Extract: 2 tsp
- Whole Milk: ¾ cup
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour and baking powder in a bowl; set aside.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Alternate adding flour mixture and milk into the butter mixture. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Bake: Divide batter evenly into pans. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & Decorate: Cool cakes completely on wire racks before decorating as a Christmas tree.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, use green frosting and colorful sprinkles to mimic tree decorations.
- Ensure eggs and milk are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Overmixing the batter can lead to a dense cake, so mix just until combined.