Christmas Candles Centerpiece
Transform your holiday table into a show-stopping work of edible art with this stunning Christmas Candles Centerpiece! This no-bake masterpiece combines cylindrical sponge cakes wrapped in smooth white fondant to mimic elegant candles while red fondant drips create a lifelike "melting wax" effect. Topped with glowing LED tealight candles for a safe yet festive ambiance, these decorative cakes are elevated with holiday-inspired buttercream accents like holly leaves and berries. A delicate dusting of edible shimmer adds a touch of sparkle, making this centerpiece as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for Christmas celebrations, this creative and festive dessert doubles as a conversation-starting tablescape, promising to leave your guests in awe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 loaves Plain sponge cake
- 3 cups Buttercream frosting
- 1 pound White fondant
- 0.5 pound Red fondant
- 0.25 pound Green fondant
- 2 teaspoons Edible gold or silver shimmer dust
- 2 tablespoons Edible glue or clear piping gel
- 3 pieces Small LED tealight candles
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 2 drops each Gel food coloring (red and green)
Instructions
Trim the sponge cakes into cylinder shapes of varying heights to mimic the look of candles, ensuring the tops are flat for stability.
Spread a thin layer of buttercream frosting around each cylinder to act as an adhesive base for the fondant.
Roll out the white fondant on a surface dusted with powdered sugar. Cut it into rectangular sheets large enough to wrap around each cylinder completely.
Gently press the white fondant onto the frosted cake cylinders, smoothing it to eliminate wrinkles and creating a seamless look.
Trim the excess fondant at the base and top of each cylinder with a sharp knife or fondant cutter.
Use red fondant to create 'dripping wax' effects at the tops of the candles by shaping teardrop-like pieces and attaching them with edible glue or clear piping gel.
Color small portions of the buttercream with red and green gel food coloring. Use these to pipe holly leaves and berries at the base of each 'candle' for a festive touch.
Use edible gold or silver shimmer dust to lightly brush the fondant for a subtle sparkling effect.
Gently place a small LED tealight candle on top of each cylinder to mimic the look of a lit candle. (Avoid using real candles to prevent melting or fires!)
Arrange the candle cakes on a decorative tray or cake board, surrounded by additional decorations like pine sprigs, ornaments, or faux snow for a stylish centerpiece.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8923 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 225.6 g | 289% | |
| Saturated Fat | 133.0 g | 665% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 951 mg | 317% | |
| Sodium | 2580 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1619.9 g | 589% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 1425.3 g | ||
| Protein | 55.6 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 896 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
