Description
These Copycat Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes capture the spirit of the holidays with their delicious flavor and festive appearance. Easy to make and perfect for gatherings, they bring joy and nostalgia with every bite. Filled with a creamy marshmallow center and coated in smooth almond bark, these delightful treats are sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
- Yellow Cake Mix (13.25 ounces)
- Eggs (4 large)
- Milk (1 cup)
- Salted Butter (½ cup melted + ¾ cup softened)
- Marshmallow Fluff (7 ounces)
- Powdered Sugar (2 cups)
- Milk (2 tablespoons)
- Vanilla Almond Bark (1 pound)
- Red Candy Melts (1 cup)
- Green Sanding Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Mix yellow cake mix, 3 eggs, 1 yolk, milk, and melted butter in a bowl until smooth.
- Spread batter in the pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Cool the cake completely, then mix filling ingredients until fluffy.
- Cut the cake in half, add filling, and create a cake sandwich.
- Use a tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Melt almond bark and coat each cake, garnishing with sanding sugar before it sets.
- Melt red candy melts, pipe stripes on cakes, and let harden.
Notes
Keep the cake from sticking by ensuring proper parchment lining.
Chill the cakes to help maintain their shape during coating.
Experiment with different sprinkles for varied designs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg