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Juicy red velvet Christmas tree shown from the side, featuring cream cheese frosting and edible glitter.

Red Velvet Christmas Tree

A festive and beautifully decorated red velvet cake shaped like a Christmas tree, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder

Wet ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar

Frosting

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 packages (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Decorations

  • Green food coloring
  • Red and green fondant balls
  • Gold edible beads
  • Small edible glitter or sugar crystals (optional)
  • A small edible gold star

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 6-inch pans.
  • Mix dry ingredients; in another bowl, combine wet ingredients. Combine both mixes until smooth.
  • Divide batter into pans; bake 25-30 mins. Cool completely.
  • Prepare frosting by beating butter and cream cheese, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Level, stack cakes with frosting, decorate with fondant balls, beads, and star. Dust with glitter.

Notes

Use high-quality food coloring for vibrant red and green decorations.
Keyword cake, Christmas, red velvet