😋💕Red Velvet Tree Cake💕😋
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Decorations:
Green-tinted shredded coconut or sprinkles
Star-shaped candy or cookie for the top
Edible glitter or powdered sugar for a snowy effect ❄️
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line multiple round cake pans in graduated sizes (6-inch, 5-inch, 4-inch, etc. to create the tree effect).
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry until fully combined and smooth. Divide the batter among your pans evenly.
Bake each layer for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks.
To make the frosting:
Beat cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in vanilla. Beat until smooth and fluffy. 🧁✨
Trim the tops of the cake layers to level them. Stack the layers from largest to smallest, using frosting between each. Carve slightly if needed to create a more tapered tree shape.
Frost the outside of the cake, then decorate with green coconut, sprinkles, a star topper, or any festive touches you like!
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to set the frosting.
Slice, Serve and Enjoy 😋💕😊