Christmas Tree Cakes

9 mins
Serves 7
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Directions

  1. 1Add 1 cup of Betty Crocker white cake mix to a bowl.
  2. 2Add 1 cup of Betty Crocker white cake mix to a bowl.
  3. 3Add 1 cup of Betty Crocker white cake mix to a bowl.
  4. 4Add 4 scoops of Clean Simple Eats cake batter protein powder to the bowl.
  5. 5Add 4 scoops of Clean Simple Eats cake batter protein powder to the bowl.
  6. 6Add 4 scoops of Clean Simple Eats cake batter protein powder to the bowl.
  7. 7Pour 1 and 1/3 cup of Sprite Zero into the bowl.
  8. 8Pour 1 and 1/3 cup of Sprite Zero into the bowl.
  9. 9Pour 1 and 1/3 cup of Sprite Zero into the bowl.
  10. 10Whisk the ingredients together until a smooth batter forms.
  11. 11Whisk the ingredients together until a smooth batter forms.
  12. 12Whisk the ingredients together until a smooth batter forms.
  13. 13Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  14. 14Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  15. 15Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  16. 16Pour the cake mix onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet and spread evenly.
  17. 17Pour the cake mix onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet and spread evenly.
  18. 18Pour the cake mix onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet and spread evenly.
  19. 19Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9 minutes.
  20. 20Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9 minutes.
  21. 21Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9 minutes.
  22. 22Let the cake cool completely.
  23. 23Let the cake cool completely.
  24. 24Let the cake cool completely.
  25. 25Flip the cooled cake over onto the baking sheet.
  26. 26Flip the cooled cake over onto the baking sheet.
  27. 27Flip the cooled cake over onto the baking sheet.
  28. 28Cut the cake into triangle shapes to resemble Christmas trees.
  29. 29Cut the cake into triangle shapes to resemble Christmas trees.
  30. 30Cut the cake into triangle shapes to resemble Christmas trees.
  31. 31For the filling, add 4 tablespoons of whipped cream cheese to a bowl.
  32. 32For the filling, add 4 tablespoons of whipped cream cheese to a bowl.
  33. 33For the filling, add 4 tablespoons of whipped cream cheese to a bowl.
  34. 34Add 4 tablespoons of plain non-fat Greek yogurt to the bowl.
  35. 35Add 4 tablespoons of plain non-fat Greek yogurt to the bowl.
  36. 36Add 4 tablespoons of plain non-fat Greek yogurt to the bowl.
  37. 37Add 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of white chocolate sugar-free Jell-O mix to the bowl.
  38. 38Add 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of white chocolate sugar-free Jell-O mix to the bowl.
  39. 39Add 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of white chocolate sugar-free Jell-O mix to the bowl.
  40. 40Add 1/3 cup of Swerve confectioners sugar replacement to the bowl.
  41. 41Add 1/3 cup of Swerve confectioners sugar replacement to the bowl.
  42. 42Add 1/3 cup of Swerve confectioners sugar replacement to the bowl.
  43. 43Add a couple of teaspoons of ultra-filtered milk to thin out the mixture.
  44. 44Add a couple of teaspoons of ultra-filtered milk to thin out the mixture.
  45. 45Add a couple of teaspoons of ultra-filtered milk to thin out the mixture.
  46. 46Mix the frosting ingredients and transfer to a piping bag.
  47. 47Mix the frosting ingredients and transfer to a piping bag.
  48. 48Mix the frosting ingredients and transfer to a piping bag.
  49. 49Pipe a layer of frosting onto one cake triangle.
  50. 50Pipe a layer of frosting onto one cake triangle.
  51. 51Pipe a layer of frosting onto one cake triangle.
  52. 52Place another cake triangle on top to create a layered cake.
  53. 53Place another cake triangle on top to create a layered cake.
  54. 54Place another cake triangle on top to create a layered cake.
  55. 55Pipe frosting in a zig-zag pattern on top of the cake to resemble a Christmas tree.
  56. 56Pipe frosting in a zig-zag pattern on top of the cake to resemble a Christmas tree.
  57. 57Pipe frosting in a zig-zag pattern on top of the cake to resemble a Christmas tree.
  58. 58Decorate with red icing (using the same recipe) for ribbons and green sprinkles.
  59. 59Decorate with red icing (using the same recipe) for ribbons and green sprinkles.
  60. 60Decorate with red icing (using the same recipe) for ribbons and green sprinkles.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Betty Crocker white cake mix
  • 1 cup Betty Crocker white cake mix
  • 1 cup Betty Crocker white cake mix
  • 4 scoops Clean Simple Eats cake batter protein powder
  • 4 scoops Clean Simple Eats cake batter protein powder
  • 4 scoops Clean Simple Eats cake batter protein powder
  • 1.33 cup Sprite Zero
  • 1.33 cup Sprite Zero
  • 1.33 cup Sprite Zero
  • 4 tablespoons Whipped cream cheese
  • 4 tablespoons Whipped cream cheese
  • 4 tablespoons Whipped cream cheese
  • 4 tablespoons Plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 4 tablespoons Plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 4 tablespoons Plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1.5 tablespoons White chocolate sugar-free Jell-O mix
  • 1.5 tablespoons White chocolate sugar-free Jell-O mix
  • 1.5 tablespoons White chocolate sugar-free Jell-O mix
  • 0.33 cup Swerve confectioners sugar replacement
  • 0.33 cup Swerve confectioners sugar replacement
  • 0.33 cup Swerve confectioners sugar replacement
  • 2 teaspoons Ultra-filtered milk
  • 2 teaspoons Ultra-filtered milk
  • 2 teaspoons Ultra-filtered milk
  • Red food coloring
  • Red food coloring
  • Red food coloring
  • Sprinkles
  • Sprinkles
  • Sprinkles

Equipment

BowlWhiskBaking sheetParchment paperOvenKnifePlateSpoonPiping bag

Tips

  • Use discount code 'SMALLERSAM' or 'SMALLERSAM20' to save on Clean Simple Eats protein powder.
  • Let the cake cool completely before flipping it over and cutting it.
  • Make triangles with a knife instead of using a Christmas tree cookie cutter to waste less cake.
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