Healthier Little Debbie's Christmas Tree Cakes
These healthier Little Debbie's Christmas tree cakes bring all the nostalgia of the classic childhood treat, while being made with healthier-for-you ingredients! These couldn't be easier, with options to make homemade cake or using a wholesome store-bought mix and are the perfect treat for any dessert table!
Ingredients
- 1 box Simple Mills vanilla Cake mix *or batch of homemade cake
- 1 container of Miss Jones vanilla frosting *or a homemade batch of frosting
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 2-3 tsp coconut oil *to help thin the chocolate
- Sprinkles, as needed
Homemade frosting
- 3 cups Monk fruit powdered sugar *or regular powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup vegan or grass-fed butter
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk, of choice *I used cashew
Instructions
- Preheat oven to your cake mix/recipe instructions. Prepare the cake mix.
- Spread it out onto a small, parchment-lined sheet pan. I used a medium sheet pan. Bake according to instructions (I peak on mine a few minutes earlier as its thinner than normal). Let cool once done.
- Using a tree cookie cutter, cut trees out of the cake.
- Add frosting to one side of the cakes. Then sandwich the other halves on top.
- In a large shallow bowl, add the chocolate chips. Melt in 30 second increments in the microwave, stirring well between each, until smooth. Or use the double-boiler method to melt them.
- Dip each cake carefully, using a fork to help lift it out & drain off excess chocolate. Place on the sheet pan. Top with sprinkles.
- Place the cakes in the fridge to firm up! Enjoy.
Homemade Frosting
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla, beating until combined. Add the powdered sugar ½ cup at a time, mixing well between each addition, until you reach your desired consistency. You may need to add more to make it thicker!
Notes
Store in an air-tight container