Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes [Copycat]

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes is a fun homemade version of the beloved holiday treat. These festive cakes capture the nostalgia and joy of the season with their soft, moist layers and sweet, creamy filling. Here’s how you can make them at home to share with family and friends during the holiday season.

Ingredients:

Cake:

• • 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box, usually water, oil, and eggs)
  • 6 eggs (whipped until thick and pale yellow)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
• Filling:
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup marshmallow fluff
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Coating:

• • 1 lb white candy melts
  • 2 tbsp shortening or coconut oil

Decorations:

• • Green sugar sprinkles
  • Red icing (for piping stripes)

Instructions:

Prepare the Cake:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Mix the cake batter according to the box instructions, but replace the water with milk and add the whipped eggs.
• Pour the batter into two half-sheet pans (18×13 inches) and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Let the cakes cool completely.

Make the Filling:

• In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and marshmallow fluff until smooth.
• Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy and smooth.

Assemble the Cakes:

• Place one cake layer on a cutting board and evenly spread the filling.
• Place the second cake layer on top and gently press down to seal.

Cut Out Tree Shapes:

• Use a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut out tree shapes from the cake layers.

Prepare the Coating:

• Melt the candy melts with the shortening or coconut oil in the microwave, stirring until smooth.

Coat and Decorate:

• Dip each cake tree into the melted candy coating, allowing the excess to drip off.
• Place the coated cakes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with green sugar sprinkles.
• Red icing is used to pipe stripes on the trees.

Set and Serve:

• Let the cakes harden at room temperature or in the fridge.
• Enjoy your homemade Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes!

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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes [Copycat]

Make your holidays sweeter with our copycat Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes! Easy recipes to recreate this classic treat for festive fun.

Prep Time 40 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

• 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box, usually water, oil, and eggs)
• 6 eggs
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Filling:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup marshmallow fluff
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Coating:

• 1 lb white candy melts
• 2 tbsp shortening or coconut oil

Decorations:

• Green sugar sprinkles
• Red icing (for piping stripes)

Instructions

 

Prepare the Cake:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Mix the cake batter according to the box instructions, but replace the water with milk and add the whipped eggs.
• Pour the batter into two half-sheet pans (18×13 inches) and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Let the cakes cool completely.

Make the Filling:

• In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and marshmallow fluff until smooth.
• Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy and smooth.

Assemble the Cakes:

• Place one cake layer on a cutting board and evenly spread the filling.
• Place the second cake layer on top and gently press down to seal.

Cut Out Tree Shapes:

• Use a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut out tree shapes from the cake layers.

Prepare the Coating:

• Melt the candy melts with the shortening or coconut oil in the microwave, stirring until smooth.

Coat and Decorate:

• Dip each cake tree into the melted candy coating, allowing the excess to drip off.
• Place the coated cakes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with green sugar sprinkles.
• Red icing is used to pipe stripes on the trees.

Set and Serve:

• Let the cakes harden at room temperature or in the fridge.
• Enjoy your homemade Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes!

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes