Our holiday cake inspiration, The 12 Cakes of Christmas, is quickly coming to a conclusion. We’ve showcased a wide variety of holiday cakes, varying in style and created by talented cake artists across the globe. Some cakes were from well-established bakeries, some from today’s hottest cake designers and some from fresh talent breaking onto the cake scene. And to make it even more interesting, today’s cake is from a talented lady best known for her cookies and sweets on a stick. But she can also make one impressive Ruffle Tree Cake!
You may have seen the green version of this cake floating around Pinterest earlier in the month…. I know I did! It’s was absolutely lovely and caught the eye of many avid pinners! Today, I’m thrilled to share the grown up, elegant version created in shades of cream and gold. Filled with latte cake and white chocolate ganache, today’s cake from Linda Vandermeer of Bubble and Sweet is incredible! Layers of frills topped with a single gold star, this Ruffle Christmas Tree Cake is the 11th Cake of Christmas!
Linda shared a few thoughts about the inspiration for her design:
“I love the look of ruffle cakes and for my daughter’s birthday party I had made a 3 tier ruffle cake and had so many requests on how to make it I felt I needed to do some type of tutorial for my blog. By the time I got around to doing up the tutorial I was already in Christmas mode and I thought my kids would enjoy the fun shape of a 3D Christmas tree. I had seen quite a few contemporary crafty (non edible) trees around made of ribbon and material and decided to make the cake along that theme.”
Isn’t it just dreamy? I love the soft romantic ruffles with the small pop of gold. It may only have one gold star at the top, but I think it deserves 5 stars! Don’t you?
A huge thank you to Linda at Bubble and Sweet for sharing her elegant Ruffle Christmas Tree Cake with us! You’ll be very happy to know that Linda has written up a tutorial on how to create a ruffle tree of your very own! You can find it on her blog, HERE. See you back here tomorrow for The 12th Cake of Christmas! Ho, Ho, Ho!
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Tutorial: How to make a Ruffle Tree Cake
Today is going to be a two-post kind of day. Because well… it’s crunch time! Christmas is a mere 5 days away and there’s lots of baking and wrapping to be done! But while you bustle around with last minute holiday prep, take a moment to pause and enjoy something beautiful. Like the next cake in our series, The 12 Cakes of Christmas!
Imagine yourself in a smart wool coat wrapped with a fabulous scarf. Now imagine that same look… but on a cake! We’re bundling up with another winter beauty that is both sophisticated and sharp. Houndstooth checks with a warm white-on-white pattern adorn the top and bottom tiers, allowing this geometric pattern to shine without being overbearing. Complete with scarf-inspired pom poms, this Winter White Houndstooth Cake by Erica O’Brien is cozy chic. It’s The 10th Cake of Christmas!
Erica shared a few thoughts about the inspiration for her design:
“For this cake, I used a winter white color palette. I wanted to give the cake some texture, and the houndstooth reminded me of warm woolen coats. The pompoms were inspired by those found on winter scarves, and the star design was based on a Christmas ornament that I love.”
A classic winter pattern reinterpreted on a cake! I’m a sucker for geometric patterns on cakes and I especially love how the Houndstooth gives this design a great sense of texture. With the detailing on the pom poms and the star, this cake is all about texture. Such a delightful way to do white-on-white!
A very merry thank you to Erica O’Brien for sharing her charming Winter White Houndstooth Cake with us today. It is cozy chic and perfectly suited for a winter wedding or an elegant holiday soiree. Stay tuned for Cake #11 coming later today! Now, get back to your hustle and bustle…
Vendors & Credits:
Cake: Erica O’Brien Cake Design
Photography: Ashleigh Taylor Photography
Okay, so I know I’m not the only one who isn’t quite ready for Christmas. If you’re still getting your goodies and sweets together, I have one last DIY project for you today. It’s incredibly easy and quick but with impressive results. I did this project from start to finish {including photos and clean up} during nap time on Sunday. So when I say quick, I mean quick! Ice cream cones get a coating of shimmering, sanding sugar and… Voilà! Sparkling Christmas Trees! An elegant decoration for your holiday cakes and cupcakes. Or simply arrange numerous trees on a cake stand or elegant serving tray for a festive centerpiece.
Here’s what you’ll do….
Sparkling Christmas Tree Toppers
Tools:
Ice Cream Cones (various sizes)
Candy Melts (white)
Sparkling Sugar / Sanding Sugar / Sugar Pearls
Instructions:
- Melt white candy coating in microwave as directed on package. Stir until smooth.
- Dip ice cream cone into melted candy. {I found it easiest to roll the cone on its side since my bowl was not deep enough to dip straight down.} Let excess candy drip off.
- Sprinkle with sanding sugar, sugar pearls or sprinkles of choice. {I found it easiest to place the cone onto two fingers to hold, so as to not leave any finger marks}. Sprinkle, sprinkle, sprinkle until all areas of the cone are covered.
- Set onto parchment or wax paper until hard. This is a good time to touch up any areas you missed. They firm up nice and quick and will actually be quite solid once set. Place on top of a cake or cupcake for super easy decoration!
TIP: Sprinkle the cone over a bowl so that your extra sprinkles go back into the bowl, so you can reuse. If you use waffle cones, be sure to break a little bit off to even out the bottom, so that the cone will stand up on its own, before coating.
Whether they top off your delectable homemade goodies, pretty up some store bought sweets or provide a Christmas activity for the kiddos… I hope you enjoy these ice cream cone Sparkling Christmas Trees! Up next, the conclusion of our 12 Cakes of Christmas series. Cake #10 coming soon!
