Gold and Green Christmas Trees Cake

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December 31, 2025

Gold and Green Christmas Trees Cake decorated for holiday celebrations

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introduction

This cake shows small green tree shapes on a white cake. It looks like a bright, fun cake for winter days. You can make it for a small party or for family night. This guide gives clear steps and small tips. For more holiday cake ideas, see easy Christmas cake ideas.

why make this recipe

You can make this cake to bring joy fast. The look feels rich but you use few items. Kids and guests will smile at the green trees and gold dots. If you like a play of color and spark, try a different cake shape like a layer cake with fun colors for more party ideas.

how to make Gold and Green Christmas Trees Cake

Work clean and move slow. First, bake your cake layers and let them cool. Fill and crumb coat the cake with a thin layer of buttercream. Chill the cake so the crumb coat firms. Fit your piping bag with a coupler and the tips you will use. Practice piping on wax paper first so you feel sure. Use tweezers to put the long gold sprinkles in place as tree trunks.

Here is a tip page that shows piping and shape ideas for tree cakes: simple Christmas tree cake tips.

Ingredients :

1 layer frosted cake (any size or flavor)
¾ cup dark green buttercream
Gold sugar pearls
White, gold and silver sparkling sugar
Long gold sprinkles

Directions :

Fill, crumb coat and frost your cake. You can use a 6-inch or 8-inch cake, any flavor you like for the cake and buttercream.
Place the gold sugar pearls randomly all over the cake, then toss some sparkling sugar at the cake before the buttercream crusts over.
Fit your piping bag with a coupler and one of the piping tips, and fill with buttercream. Practice piping on wax paper before piping on the cake.
Use tip #18 to pipe the stars and shells, tip #101 to pipe the small ruffly trees, and tip #352 to pipe the leaves.
Use tweezers to place the long gold sprinkles vertically under each tree to make the tree trunks.

how to serve Gold and Green Christmas Trees Cake

Cut the cake with a clean, warm knife. Serve on small plates so each slice looks neat. Add a small scoop of plain ice cream on the side if you want a cold bite. You can learn a fun serving idea with a frozen treat on the side at ice cream cake serving ideas.

how to store Gold and Green Christmas Trees Cake

Cover the cake with a cake dome or wrap it with plastic wrap. Keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days. If you need to store it longer, freeze the cake in a tight wrap for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge before you serve.

tips to make Gold and Green Christmas Trees Cake

Chill the cake after the crumb coat. It makes the next coat smooth.
Use a steady hand when you pipe. Move the bag with the whole arm, not just the wrist.
Pipe practice shapes on wax paper first. This builds your speed and trust.
Place the gold pearls while the frosting is still soft so they stick well.
For more cake texture tips, try a simple butter cake idea like a pear and almond cake to learn about crumb and bake time.

variation (if any)

Use red buttercream for small trees to make a red and gold look.
Swap gold sprinkles with silver for a cool tone.
Make mini cakes and pipe one tree on each mini cake for single servings.

FAQs

Q: Can I use store mix cake for this recipe?
A: Yes. You can use a store mix and it still tastes good. The look will stay the same.

Q: What if I do not have the exact tips (#18, #101, #352)?
A: Use similar star, ruffle and leaf tips. You can still make tree shapes with close tips.

Q: Can I make the buttercream ahead?
A: Yes. Make the green buttercream a day before and keep it in the fridge. Bring it to room heat before you pipe.

Q: How do I keep the pearls from sinking?
A: Place them on slightly soft frosting. Press them down a little so they sit on top.

Q: Is this cake safe to ship or move far?
A: It can move short ways in a box. For long moves, freeze the cake and wrap it well.

Conclusion

You can find more on the original idea at Gold and Green Christmas Trees Cake – Curly Girl Kitchen.