Christmas Tree Cake Brownies

These Christmas Tree Cake Brownies combine a rich, fudgy chocolate brownie base with a fluffy, creamy Christmas cake topping, finished with adorable frosting trees, red icing, and festive sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties, Christmas celebrations, and homemade gifts!

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: About 3 hours
Servings: 12 brownies

Ingredients

Brownie Base

• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup (35 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder

Christmas Cake Topping

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups whipped topping, thawed
• 4–5 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, chopped into small pieces

Christmas Tree Frosting

• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
• 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Red decorating icing
• Green and red Christmas sprinkles

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Brownie Base

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Whisk melted butter and sugar together until combined.
3. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
4. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
5. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7. Let the brownies cool completely before adding the topping.

Step 2: Prepare the Christmas Cake Layer

1. Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
2. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
3. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
4. Chop Christmas Tree Cakes into bite-sized pieces.
5. Carefully fold the cake pieces into the creamy mixture.
6. Spread the mixture evenly over the cooled brownies.
7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.

Step 3: Prepare the Frosting

1. Beat softened butter for 2–3 minutes until light and creamy.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
3. Add vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of cream.
4. Beat until fluffy, adding a little more cream if needed.
5. Transfer frosting into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.

Step 4: Cut and Decorate

1. Lift chilled brownies from the pan using the parchment paper.
2. Cut into 12 equal squares with a sharp knife, wiping the blade between cuts.
3. Pipe a tall Christmas tree shape onto each brownie, starting wide at the bottom and narrowing toward the top.
4. Drizzle thin red decorating icing around each frosting tree to create festive garlands.
5. Finish with green and red Christmas sprinkles.
6. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to help the decorations set.

Helpful Tips

• Cool brownies completely before spreading the cream topping.
• Use softened cream cheese for a smooth, lump-free filling.
• Chill thoroughly before cutting to create clean, beautiful layers.
• Keep the frosting thick enough to hold its Christmas tree shape.
• Use a piping bag with a star tip for professional-looking decorations.

Storage

Store brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

For best results, keep chilled until ready to serve.

Final Result

Beautiful Christmas brownies featuring a moist chocolate base, a thick creamy holiday cake layer, fluffy white frosting trees, bright red icing garlands, and colorful festive sprinkles.

A delicious Christmas dessert that looks impressive and tastes even better!

Perfect for Christmas dessert tables, holiday parties, and festive family gatherings.

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