Sparkling Tree Cakes
Sparkling Tree Cakes
1 Hr(s) 20 Min(s) (incl. cooling)
20 Min(s) Prep
1 Hr(s) Cook
Turn a regular cake into something festive with these Sparkling Tree Cakes. Decorate green cake with frosting and assorted candies, cut it into triangles and insert a peppermint stick in the bottom. These Sparkling Tree Cakes will be a hit at your holiday get-together!
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16 servings
Original recipe yields 16 servings
1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1/4 tsp. green gel food coloring
1 cup powdered sugar
16 peppermint sticks (3 inch)
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
assorted Christmas candy
colored sugar
Let's Make It
1
Heat oven to 350°F.
2
Prepare cake batter as directed on package; tint with food coloring. Pour evenly into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round pans.
3
Bake as directed on package. Cool in pans 10 min.; remove to wire racks. Cool completely.
4
Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with mixer until well blended. Stir in COOL WHIP with whisk. Spread onto tops and sides of cakes.
5
Cut each cake into 8 wedges to resemble Christmas trees. Insert peppermint stick into curved side of each cake for the tree trunk. Decorate with remaining ingredients.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Size Wise
Savor a serving of this crowd-pleasing dessert on special occasions.
Nutrition
Calories
520
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23g
29%
Saturated Fat 12g
60%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 55mg
18%
Sodium 310mg
13%
Total Carbohydrates 72g
26%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Sugars 58g
116%
Protein 4g
8%
Vitamin A
4%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
2%
Iron
40%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
Makes 16 servings.
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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