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Cream Tart Tree Cake

Deliciously Unique Cream Tart Tree Cake for Holiday Cheer

Delightful Cream Tart Tree Cake embraces holiday cheer with spiced gingerbread cookies and rich cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 18 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gingerbread Cookies
  • 1 batch Gingerbread Cookie Dough Can substitute with pre-made gingerbread mix
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can replace with white sugar
  • 1/2 cup Molasses Essential for gingerbread flavor
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese At room temperature
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust for sweetness
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup Meringue Kisses Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Chocolate M&M's and Sixlets Use colorful festive chocolates
  • 1 cup Sprinkles Fun shapes for a whimsical touch

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Piping bags
  • Baking Sheets
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Dough: Divide the gingerbread cookie dough into three equal portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  2. Roll and Cut: Preheat oven to 350°F, roll out each portion to 1/8" to 1/4", cut out tree shapes using templates, and place on a lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake Cookies: Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden brown; cool completely on a wire rack.
  4. Make Frosting: Whip cream cheese until creamy, add powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix until light and fluffy.
  5. Layer and Pipe: Build the cake using the largest cookie as a base, piping frosting between layers as you build up.
  6. Decorate: Decorate the cake with gingerbread cookies, meringue kisses, colorful candies, and sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make ahead for best flavor; chill completed cake for an hour before serving.

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