Christmas Tree Cake

Kick off your holiday festivities this year by making a Christmas tree cake. A simple recipe and a great way to create as an annual tradition with the family.

Tender and moist chocolate cake is decorated with festive sprinkles, maraschino cherries, peppermints, and a chocolate chip trunk.

Ingredients:

Chocolate cake mix Large eggs Water Oil White frosting See Recipe

Bake the cake in the Christmas tree pan according to the package directions.

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Carefully turn out onto a cooling rack, large cake plate, or a piece of cardboard wrapped in pretty Christmas wrapping paper.

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Add the frosting and 2-3 drops of green food coloring to a bowl. Stir until the color is mixed through.

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Feel free to make this green tint as dark or light as you desire.

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When the cake is completely cool, spread frosting on the cake to all of the edges, including the trunk of the tree.

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