Hello and happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! I was busy, busy! I finished, yes FINISHED Christmas shopping, baked and decorated two cakes, and celebrated our first Christmas of the year with my in-laws! It was spectacular!
The hubs had a birthday on Friday so I made him this super duper MINI Cooper cake! Isn’t it the coolest? He has worked for MINI for almost seven years, so it was the perfect cake for him. My favorite part are the Oreo wheels!
Then I made this ornament cake for Christmas with my in-laws. I was inspired by this cake over at KraftRecipes.com. Betty Crocker I am not so I used a box mix, but to give it my own little twist, I added half a bag of chocolate chips to the cake batter before baking it.
I decorated it with a combination of icing, gel, sprinkles, and candies. I topped it off with an ice cream cone and red licorice lace ornament hanger.
Since I’m showing off some cakes, here is one I made a couple of years ago. It’s a mint chocolate chip cake. I added chocolate chips to the batter before baking it and added a little peppermint extract to the icing. It’s absolutely delicious. I even topped it off with peppermint treats! This one is always a huge crowd pleaser!
What are your go-to Christmas/holiday treats?
Instructions for Making Custom Holiday Cakes
- Cake mix (your choice)
- Chocolate chips
- Icing and decorating supplies (gel, sprinkles, candies)
- Ice cream cone
- Red licorice
- Optional: peppermint extract
Prepare the Tulle
Begin by gathering your materials and selecting your desired cake mix. Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions.
Create the Volume
Prepare your cake batter. If you want to add a twist, consider adding chocolate chips for extra flavor.
Prepare the Poly Satin Circles
If decorating with icing, arrange your supplies and make sure your cake is cooled before starting.
Layer the Components
Layer your cake as per your design preference. Use icing between layers to add flavor and hold them together.
Additional Personalization
Decorate the cake using different icing techniques and add sprinkles or candies for an extra festive touch.
Attach the Clip-On Earring
To finish your design, top the cake with an ice cream cone and create a decoration using red licorice as a hanger for an ornament effect.
Prepare the Shoes
If you’re making multiple cakes, repeat the steps to ensure you have enough treats for your holiday gatherings.
Make Additional Pairs
Encourage experimentation with different flavors and decorations. Create a variety of cakes for your friends and family.
Enjoy Your Custom Creation
Finally, step back and admire your beautiful cake creation. Share it with loved ones and enjoy the fruits of your labor!
Conclusion
Embrace the fun and creativity of your baking project! Explore different flavors and designs to express your personal style. Happy baking!
