Christmas Tree Cake

Dairy Free
Christmas Tree Cake
260 min.
12
282kcal

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Get ready to impress your family and friends this holiday season with a delightful Christmas Tree Cake that is not only visually stunning but also completely dairy-free! This festive dessert is perfect for gatherings, parties, or simply to bring a little extra cheer to your holiday table. With its vibrant green sugar and colorful gumdrop decorations, this cake captures the essence of Christmas in every slice.

Made with a simple box cake mix, this recipe is incredibly easy to follow, making it a great choice for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. The cake itself is moist and fluffy, providing the perfect base for the fluffy white frosting that envelops it. The addition of broken candy canes as the tree trunk adds a delightful crunch and a hint of peppermint flavor, making each bite a festive treat.

Not only is this cake a feast for the eyes, but it also offers a deliciously sweet experience with every bite, boasting only 282 calories per serving. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or looking for a fun baking project to do with the kids, this Christmas Tree Cake is sure to become a cherished tradition in your home. So gather your ingredients, unleash your creativity, and let the holiday baking begin!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix yellow your favorite (or flavor)
  • piece chocolate-covered peanuts with foil
  • 12 oz fluffy frosting white
  •  candy canes 
  • serving sprinkles green
  • small gumdrops assorted

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • aluminum foil
  • serrated knife

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Make and bake cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For easier handling, refrigerate or freeze cake 30 to 60 minutes or until firm.
  2. Using serrated knife, cut rounded top off cake to level surface; place cut side down. From the middle of one short side, make a diagonal cut to each corner on opposite side, making 3 triangular pieces. (See link below for diagram.) Make tree shape by arranging 2 outer pieces with straight 13-inch sides together on foil-covered tray; frost top.
  3. Place remaining center piece on top.
  4. Spread a thin layer of frosting over top and sides to seal in crumbs. Refrigerate or freeze cake 30 to 60 minutes to set frosting. Frost entire cake with remaining frosting. Press candy cane pieces in end of tree to make trunk.
  5. Sprinkle with colored sugar to look like boughs. Arrange gumdrops on cake to look like lights or ornaments. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories282kcal
Protein2.26%
Fat18.63%
Carbs79.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.08
Glycemic Load
8.48
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.7469565065011%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:281.95kcal
14.1%
Fat:5.85g
8.99%
Saturated Fat:1.59g
9.93%
Carbohydrates:55.86g
18.62%
Net Carbohydrates:55.34g
20.12%
Sugar:37.51g
41.67%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:365.96mg
15.91%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.6g
3.19%
Phosphorus:138.78mg
13.88%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
10.9%
Calcium:91.84mg
9.18%
Folate:31.57µg
7.89%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.83%
Vitamin E:0.83mg
5.54%
Vitamin B3:1.06mg
5.3%
Iron:0.94mg
5.24%
Vitamin K:4.94µg
4.7%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.13%
Fiber:0.52g
2.08%
Selenium:1.33µg
1.89%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.73%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.66%
Copper:0.03mg
1.57%
Magnesium:4.63mg
1.16%