Christmas is around the corner, and we are celebrating the season with treats that combine dessert with décor. Made with gluten- and dairy-free ingredients, each slice of moist cake is perched on a straw, decorated with green frosting and showered with sprinkles to create a forest of Christmas trees that’ll be enjoyed by everyone on your list. ‘Tis the season for festive celebrations and sweet treats for all.
Christmas Tree Cake Pops
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 14
Calories 315.42 kcal
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 bag Organic Gemini TigerNut Vanilla Muffin & Cake Mix
- 3-1/2 Tbsp. cacao powder
- 3 eggs or 4 flax eggs
- 1/3 cup Milkadamia Macadamia Milk
- 1/3 cup Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil with Buttery Flavor
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
Frosting
- 1 bag Pamela’s Products Vanilla Frosting Mix
- 8 Tbsp. Nutiva Organic Shortening room temperature
- 2 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. water
- 4 drops liquid chlorophyll
- Organic sprinkles
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 9”x9” baking tray with baking paper.
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In large bowl, mix together all cake ingredients. Pour batter into prepared tray. Bake 20 minutes, until inside is cooked through.
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Meanwhile, in large bowl, blend together frosting mix and shortening until smooth, adding water if needed. Mix in chlorophyll drops until frosting is an even, bright green. Transfer to plastic bag; cut corner off bag to pipe frosting.
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On cutting board, cut cake into 14 evenly-sized triangles. Cut 7 straws in half horizontally. Insert a straw into base of each triangle.
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Using frosting, create a zig zag pattern on each tree. Decorate with sprinkles.
Nutrition Facts
Christmas Tree Cake Pops
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315.42
Calories from Fat 128
% Daily Value*
Fat 14.24g22%
Saturated Fat 4.83g24%
Cholesterol 35.07mg12%
Sodium 16.51mg1%
Potassium 21.18mg1%
Carbohydrates 39.94g13%
Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugar 27.63g31%
Protein 4.48g9%
Vitamin A 62.63IU1%
Calcium 12.32mg1%
Iron 0.24mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.