Christmas Wreath Cake Recipe 🎄🍰
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
2 tsp baking powder 🧁
1/2 tsp salt 🧂
1 cup unsalted butter (softened) 🧈
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 🍬
4 large eggs 🥚
1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
1 cup whole milk 🥛
1/2 tsp almond extract (optional) 🌰
Green food coloring (gel or liquid) 🌿
For the Buttercream Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter (softened) 🧈
4 cups powdered sugar 🍬
1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
2-3 tbsp heavy cream or milk 🥛
Green food coloring 🌿
Pinch of salt 🧂
For Decoration:
Red sprinkles or small red candies (like M&Ms) 🍒
Mini chocolate chips 🍫
Edible glitter or shimmer (optional) ✨
A star-shaped sugar decoration or candy (for the top) ⭐
Instructions:
1. Bake the Cake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or use a wreath-shaped pan if you have one. 🏠
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. 🌾
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. 🧈🍬
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and almond extract (if using). 🥚🍦
Gradually add the dry ingredients in parts, alternating with the milk. Mix until smooth and well combined. 🥛
Add a few drops of green food coloring to the batter until you achieve your desired shade of green. 🌿
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack. ⏲️
2. Make the Buttercream Frosting:
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. 🧈
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating until smooth after each addition. 🍬
Add vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and heavy cream to achieve a smooth and spreadable consistency. 🥛
Add green food coloring to the frosting, mixing until you achieve the desired shade of green. 🌿
3. Assemble the Wreath Cake:
If you used a round cake pan, use a serrated knife to carefully cut the cake into a ring shape, or simply place the cake on a round board and trim the edges to make a wreath shape. 🎂
Spread a thin layer of frosting over the top and sides of the cake to create a crumb coat. Chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes. ❄️
After chilling, apply a thick, smooth layer of green buttercream frosting over the entire cake, covering it generously. 🌿
4. Decorate the Wreath:
Use a piping bag with a star tip (or a simple round tip) to pipe rosettes or swirls along the edges of the wreath. This creates the look of pine leaves. 🍃
Decorate with red sprinkles, small candies, and mini chocolate chips to resemble holly berries and ornaments. 🍒🍫
Add a star-shaped decoration or a small candy at the top to complete the wreath look. ⭐
Optional: Sprinkle with edible glitter or shimmer for a little holiday sparkle! ✨
5. Serve & Enjoy:
Slice and serve your beautiful Christmas Wreath Cake to your friends and family. It’s sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face! 🎅🎂
Tips:
For an extra touch, you can also add some coconut flakes around the edges for a "snowy" effect. ❄️
Use a wreath-shaped cake pan to make the process easier and ensure a perfect wreath shape! 🎄
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