Delightful Christmas Ornament Cakes to Brighten Your Holidays

These Christmas Ornament Cakes combine rich chocolate cake, smooth Swiss meringue buttercream, and colorful chocolate shells for a festive dessert that's perfect for any holiday gathering.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Chilling Time 10

Total Time 1

Servings: 10 cakes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake

1 small sheet chocolate cake rich chocolate cake for a decadent base

For the Buttercream

1 batch Swiss meringue buttercream creamy frosting that balances the cake

For the Chocolate Shell

12 ounces white candy coating for colorful chocolate shell

For the Mold

1 each ball mold key to shaping cakes
1 each peanut butter cup mold alternative for vegan options

For the Decorations

1 cup white fondant for loops and decorative elements
1 each snowflake plunger cutter to cut snowflake shapes
1 cup piping gel to adhere decorations
2 each round cookie cutters 2” and 2.5” for cutting cake layers

For the Finishing Touches

1 cup light pink sanding sugar for pop of color
1 cup white sanding sugar to add a snow-like finish
1 cup light green sanding sugar for vibrant colors

Equipment

Oven
Microwave
Mixing bowls
Ball mold
Peanut butter cup mold
Piping bags
Cookie Cutters
Plunger cutter
spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Ornament Cakes

Prepare Candy Coating: Melt the white candy coating in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
Line Molds: Spoon melted coating into the peanut butter cup molds and freeze for 10 minutes.
Create Fondant Loops: Roll white fondant into worm-like shapes and bend them to form loops.
Make Snowflakes: Roll out fondant and cut out snowflakes with the plunger cutter.
Mold Cake Layers: Cut chocolate cake into circles and alternate layers with buttercream in the ball mold.
Seal with Candy Coating: Spread melted candy coating over the layered cake, freeze for 10 minutes.
Final Assembly: Flip cakes out of molds, let sit to room temperature, then attach tops with remaining candy coating.
Decorate: Brush areas with piping gel and sprinkle sanding sugars, adding fondant loops and snowflakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These Christmas Ornament Cakes are perfect for holiday gatherings, offering a delightful and customizable treat that brings joy to the celebrations.

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