Sparkling Tree Cakes Recipe

Name: Sparkling Tree Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix; 1/4 tsp. green food coloring; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping; 16 peppermint sticks (3 inch); 1/2 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut; 2 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped; 1/4 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts, chopped Rite Aid Buy 1 Get 1 Free thru 02/06; assorted Christmas candies; colored sugar

Servings: persons

1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1/4 tsp. green food coloring
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
16 peppermint sticks (3 inch)
1/2 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut
2 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts, chopped Rite Aid Buy 1 Get 1 Free thru 02/06
assorted Christmas candies
colored sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Lightly grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans; set aside.
3
Prepare cake batter as directed on package; tint 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; cool completely.
8
Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
9
Add whipped topping; stir until well blended.
10
Spread evenly onto tops and sides of cakes.
11
Cut each cake into eight wedges to resemble Christmas trees.
12
Insert peppermint stick into bottom of each wedge for the tree trunk.
13
Decorate with remaining ingredients.
14
Store in refrigerator.

540

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix, 1/4 tsp. green food coloring, 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened, 1 cup powdered sugar, and more.

Yes, Sparkling 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.

Sparkling Tree Cakes

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