Red Velvet Wreath Cake

Step 1: Bake the Cake

1. Red Velvet Layers:
   • Prepare your favorite red velvet recipe in round cake pans. Bake and cool completely.
2. Layer and Frost:
   • Stack the layers with cream cheese frosting in between and apply a thin crumb coat. Chill for 30 minutes, then frost the entire cake smoothly with cream cheese frosting.

Step 2: Decorate the Wreath

1. Create the Wreath Base:
   • Use a toothpick to lightly outline a circle (about 2 inches wide) on top of the cake as your wreath guide.
2. Pipe the Greenery:
   • Fill a piping bag fitted with a leaf tip with green buttercream. Pipe small overlapping leaves around the outlined circle to create a lush wreath.
3. Add the Berries:
   • Place red candies in clusters or scatter them evenly around the wreath for the “berries.”
4. Optional Bow:
   • Use red fondant or buttercream to pipe a decorative bow at the base of the wreath.

Finishing Touches:

• Snowy Effect: Dust the entire cake lightly with powdered sugar or edible glitter for a frosty finish.
• Extra Flair: Add white star-shaped sprinkles or edible pearls for a wintery vibe.

Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe:

• 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

1. Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
2. Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing until fluffy.
3. Mix in vanilla.

This cake is perfect for slicing up at holiday parties or making it the centerpiece dessert for Christmas dinner. Are you thinking of going bold with extra decorations or keeping it classic and elegant? 🎁✨