Show Stopping Christmas Tree Centerpiece Edible
Transform your holiday table into a winter wonderland with this Show-Stopping Christmas Tree Centerpiece that's as delicious as it is dazzling! This edible masterpiece starts with fluffy, vibrantly green cake layers stacked and sculpted into the shape of a festive Christmas tree. A luscious cream cheese frosting adds rich, velvety texture, while colorful sprinkles, shimmering edible glitter, and pretzel stick accents bring whimsical charm to every branch. Perfectly dusted with powdered sugar to mimic freshly fallen snow, this centerpiece is both stunning to display and scrumptious to devour. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or creating magical memories with family, this creative edible tree is guaranteed to impress and delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 4 large Eggs
- 2.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 cups Whole milk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Green gel food coloring
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Sprinkles (variety of colors and shapes)
- 10 sticks Pretzel sticks
- 1 tablespoon Confectioner’s stars or edible glitter
- 1 sheet Parchment paper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line three 6-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the whole milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Stir in the green gel food coloring until evenly distributed, creating a vibrant green batter.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting by beating the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Add the heavy cream and mix until fluffy and spreadable.
Once the cakes are cool, level their tops with a serrated knife if necessary. Stack the layers with a dollop of frosting in between each to resemble a pyramid or Christmas tree shape. Trim the edges slightly to taper toward the top.
Coat the entire stacked cake with a thin layer of frosting (crumb coat) and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Then apply a thicker layer of frosting, smoothing it to resemble the ‘branches’ of the tree.
Decorate the tree with sprinkles, edible glitter, and confectioner’s stars to represent ornaments and festive lights. Gently press pretzel sticks into the sides of the tree for additional texture, like tree branches.
Dust powdered sugar over the tree to create a snowy effect.
Place the finished centerpiece on your desired serving plate or cake stand, and display it proudly at the center of your holiday table. Slice and serve when ready.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
702 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.3 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 133 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 231 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.9 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 119 mg | 3% | |
*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.
