Christmas Tree Cake

• Preparation Time: 25 Minutes
• Total Calories : 250kcal

Ingredients:

• 200g of all-purpose flour
• 200g of sugar
• 100g of unsalted butter
• 3 large eggs
• 100ml of milk
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract
• 2 tsp of baking powder
• a pinch of salt
• green food coloring
• 200g of cream cheese
• 100g of powdered sugar
• 50g of unsalted butter
• red and green sprinkles for decoration

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• mixing bowl
• oven
• baking tray
• spatula
• whisk

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• In a mixing bowl, cream together 100g butter and 200g sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add 3 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• Stir in 100ml of milk and 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together 200g of flour, 2 tsp of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
• Divide the batter equally into two bowls.
• In one bowl, add a few drops of green food coloring and mix until the desired color is reached.
• Pour the green batter into a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting by beating together 200g of cream cheese, 50g of softened butter, and 100g of powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
• Once the cakes are cooled, layer them to form a Christmas tree shape, applying cream cheese frosting between the layers and on the outside of the cake.
• Decorate the cake with red and green sprinkles to resemble ornaments on the tree.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 250kcal
• Carbs: 28g
• Proteins: 4g
• Fats: 12g