Irresistibly Festive: Giant Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 450kcal
This Giant Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake brings nostalgia and festive cheer to your holiday gatherings.
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Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Mixing spoon
- Cake Pans
- Refrigerator
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed
- 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
- 2 cups Sugar reduce for less sweetness if desired
- 4 Eggs room temperature
- 4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla for best results
- 1 cup Buttermilk room temperature; substitute with regular milk and vinegar if needed
Frosting
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
- 5 cups Confectioner's Sugar sift for lump-free frosting
- 4-5 tablespoon Heavy Whipping Cream using milk will alter texture
- 3 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Decoration
- 2 tablespoon Green Sugar Sprinkles
- 2-3 drops Red Gel Food Dye
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. Set this mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture while alternately pouring in the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
- Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly into prepared cake pans and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes. Let the cakes cool completely in the pans.
- Make the Frosting: In a separate bowl, whip the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add confectioner's sugar and mix until fluffy. Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Crumb Coating: Spread a thin layer of frosting on the cooled cakes and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Final Frosting and Decoration: Frost the cake with a thicker layer of buttercream. Decorate with green sugar sprinkles and red gel food dye.
Notes
This cake goes wonderfully with warm drinks and makes for delightful holiday memories.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg