Christmas Tree Cake

Ingredients

Coconut Cake Base

• 80 g Milk
• 50 g Vegetable Oil
• 100 g Fine sugar
• 4 Large Egg Yolks
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence
• 100 g Coconut Flour
• 20 g Desiccated Coconut
• 60 g Unsalted Butter (softened)

Note:

• Coconut flour absorbs liquid differently depending on the brand. Adjust the amount slightly if needed to achieve a thick but smooth batter.

Easy Buttercream

• 200 g Whipping Cream (40% fat), cold
• 80 g Icing Sugar
• Food-grade green coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 200 g Salted Butter, melted (50°C–55°C)

Baking

• Oven temperature: 180°C
• Baking time: about 18 minutes
• Yield: approximately 13 piped cakes, depending on size.

Method

Prepare the Coconut Cake Batter

1. In a mixing bowl, add the milk, vegetable oil, sugar, egg yolks, salt, and vanilla essence. Mix until smooth and well combined.
2. Add the coconut flour and desiccated coconut. Mix until incorporated. (Note: Coconut flour absorbs liquid differently depending on the brand. Adjust the amount slightly if needed to achieve a thick but smooth batter.)
3. Set the batter aside for 10 minutes to allow the coconut flour to fully hydrate.
4. After resting, the batter will thicken. Add the softened butter and gently fold it in with a spatula until fully incorporated.

Pipe and Bake

1. Transfer the batter into a piping bag.
2. Pipe onto a lined baking tray using a swirl motion, starting from the base and building upwards to form small cone-shaped mounds.
3. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 18 minutes, or until lightly golden on top.
4. Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool completely before decorating.

Make the Buttercream

1. In a cold mixing bowl, add the cold whipping cream, icing sugar, food coloring, and vanilla essence.
2. Whip until stiff peaks form.
3. Add the melted salted butter (between 50–55°C) and whisk quickly until smooth and fully combined.

Tip:

1. If using a hand whisk, work quickly. A hand mixer is recommended for more consistent results.

Assemble and Decorate

1. Place a cooled cake on a turntable.
2. Pipe the buttercream evenly around the cake to create a Christmas tree shape.
3. Decorate as desired, then chill the frosted cakes until the buttercream is set.
4. Once the buttercream has fully set. Remove them from the fridge about 15–30 minutes before serving for the best texture and flavor.