Sparkling Christmas Tree Cakes Recipe

Name: Sparkling Christmas Tree Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 1/2 ounce) package yellow cake mix (2-layer size); ¼ teaspoon green food coloring; 1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 ½ cups thawed Cool Whip Topping; 16 peppermint stick candy (3-inch); ½ cup baker's angel flake coconut; 2 baker's semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, chopped; ¼ cup planters dry roasted peanuts, chopped; assorted christmas decorative candies; colored crystal sugar

Servings: persons

1 (18 1/2 ounce) package yellow cake mix (2-layer size)
¼ teaspoon green food coloring
1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 ½ cups thawed Cool Whip Topping
16 peppermint stick candy (3-inch)
½ cup baker's angel flake coconut
2 baker's semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, chopped
¼ cup planters dry roasted peanuts, chopped
assorted christmas decorative candies
colored crystal sugar

1
PREHEAT oven to 350F Lightly grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans; set aside.
2
Prepare cake batter as directed on package.
3
Tint batter green with food coloring.
4
Pour evenly into prepared pans.
5
BAKE as directed on package.
6
Cool in pans 10 min.
7
; remove to wire rack.
8
Cool completely.
9
BEAT cream cheese and powdered sugar in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
10
Add whipped topping; stir until well blended.
11
Spread evenly onto tops and sides of cakes.
12
CUT each cake into eight wedges to resemble Christmas trees.
13
Insert peppermint stick into bottom of each cake for the tree trunk.
14
Decorate trees with remaining ingredients.
15
Store in refrigerator.

650

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 1/2 ounce) package yellow cake mix (2-layer size), ¼ teaspoon green food coloring, 1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened, 1 cup powdered sugar, and more.

Yes, Sparkling Christmas Tree Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sparkling Christmas Tree Cakes

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