Holiday Tree Cake

My Christmas Sheet Cake brings so much joy to our holiday gatherings. I created this recipe when I needed something special for our school bake sale and now it’s become our family tradition. The vanilla confetti cake tastes amazing but watching everyone’s faces light up when they see that buttercream Christmas tree makes my heart so happy. Best of all I can whip it up even with all the holiday chaos going on.

A Holiday Must Have

You won’t believe how simple this cake is to make. Even with my busy schedule I can pull it together without any fancy tools. The buttercream tree looks impressive but it’s actually quite forgiving to decorate. My favorite part is how easily it travels to parties and everyone can grab a slice without any fuss. I often make the cake layer ahead when I have time.

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• • Flour: Two and three quarter cups regular flour gives the perfect soft texture.
  • Eggs: Three large eggs let them sit on the counter first.
  • Oil: One cup vegetable oil keeps everything moist.

• Buttermilk: One cup room temperature adds such lovely flavor.
• Sprinkles: Half cup holiday colors make it festive inside and out.
• Butter: One and half cups for silky frosting.
• • • Powdered Sugar: Six cups creates perfectly smooth buttercream.
    • Food Coloring: Green gel makes that beautiful tree color.
    • Candies: Grab some colorful mini chocolates for decorating.
    • Sour Candy: One red strip makes the cutest tree topper bow.

  Lets Make Magic

  Start With Your Cake

  Heat your oven to 350°F and spray your big sheet pan. Mix your dry ingredients in one bowl. In another whisk your sugar and eggs until they look pale then add oil and vanilla. Mix in your flour and buttermilk bit by bit. Finally fold in those pretty sprinkles.

  Baking Time

  Pour everything into your pan and let it bake about 20 minutes until it bounces back when touched. Give it a full hour to cool nobody likes melted frosting.

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