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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes with festive coating and decorations.

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes

Recreate the magic of Little Debbie’s Christmas Tree Cakes at home! Fluffy vanilla cake, sweet marshmallow filling, and a festive white chocolate coating!

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 cakes 1x

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whole milk

For the Filling:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup marshmallow fluff
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (as needed)

For the Coating:

 

  • 2 cups white chocolate chips or white candy melts
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening
  • Red and green sprinkles
  • Red icing (for swirls)

Instructions

  • Make the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

  • In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.

  • Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until fully combined.

  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Let cool completely.

  • Use a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut out tree shapes.

  • Make the Filling: Beat butter, marshmallow fluff, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Add milk if needed for a spreadable consistency.

  • Spread filling onto half of the cake trees, then top with remaining trees to create sandwiches.

  • Coat the Cakes: Melt white chocolate with coconut oil until smooth. Dip each cake, covering fully.

  • Place on a wire rack and sprinkle with red and green decorations. Pipe red icing swirls on top.

  • Let set at room temperature or refrigerate for faster setting.

 

  • Serve and enjoy your festive homemade Christmas Tree Cakes!

  • Author: Grandma Rosie
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cooling & Assembling: 20
  • Cook Time: 15

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 320