UPDATED: Tutorial HERE
When I first saw this cake on Martha Stewarts webiste, I was smitten.
Beyond smitten.
Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart.
It was more likeobsessed.
I wanted SO badly to do one myself… but never knew how to add my own twist on it.
I think I found a way.
I decided to try and put trees in the midst of all those ‘ruffles’.
But then, I took it a step further.
The inside of this precious little cake that nearly killed me to cut into I loved it sois a red and green striped ornament!
And there you have it… A Christmas Tree Red and Green Ornament Inside Cake! Easy peasy.
I really hope you try making a ruffle cake of your own. Martha gives pretty easy directions and its a really forgiving design andtechnique. The different ways you can make it yours are endless!!!
UPDATED:
For those of you sweety pies asking for a tutorial, I would be more then happy to do one… but we are currently on vacation! So I cant right away. But soon, I promise!
In the meantime, here are two verysimilartutorials to give you and idea of how it all comes together!
Hope that helps, and THANK YOU for all the wonderfully supportive and thoughtful kind words!
This is absolutely gorgeous.
What a great idea! I want to make something new for my work Christmas party. Maybe I can work up the courage to try this.
Oh my! I literally gasped when I scrolled down and the first picture came into view! Stunning!! Love love love those ruffles! And the inside is pretty darn spectacular, too.
You are one talented lady!!
Oh. My. Goodness. This is amazing. As if the outside wasn’t beautiful enough…. I’ve never seen anything like the inside. You’ve outdone yourself. Gorgeous!
Martha pretty much rocks everythign she does…this is no exception! ABSOLUTE showstopper!
I loved the trees then I saw the inside – fabulous!!
Amazing. Well done. I love it.
amazing cake!
LOVE this! This is probably my favorite cake you’ve made so far. I think it’d be too scary to attempt this on my own so thank you for allowing me to live vicariously through you! ha ha Merry Christmas!
Wow…I think you’ve done gone and outdone yourself with this one, which I never thought would be possible!! Very amazing!
Wow! Those ruffles are beautiful, and I love the trees! (And the ornament. Your ‘inside the cake’ ideas are always amazing.)
My favorite of all you have ever done! PERFECT!!!!!
Stunning! You pulled off the technique beautifully!
You are AMAZING! I’ve always loved that cake too! Yours is perfect– I loooove it! Will definitely be featuring it on my tumblr! I will prob put it on my main blog too when i do favorites christmas post! This has got to be my all time favorite of yours. Ahhhhh! Loooooove it! I could never tell
You enough how fabulous you are!
I saw the comment that someone left that said she literally “gasped” when she scrolled down through the pictures. I can totally relate because I did the exact same thing!!! You’ve out done yourself with this one Amanda (and I didn’t think that was possible). You AMAZE me with your talent and creativity!!!!!
I love this cake! You do such an amazing job! The ruffles are perfect and the tree ruffles are perfect!
Incredible! That is just beautiful.
This is absolutely beautiful! Icing baked goods is by far my worst kitchen skill, so when I saw this picture at the top of your post I panicked. However, I think you are right that it would be super forgiving.
I may need to try this!
Wow. Just wow. That’s beautiful and amazing and so totally impressive!
That is just so cool. You are a very awesome and creative person! God surely blessed you with a wonderful talent!!
WOW!!! Outstanding.
this cake is beyond beautiful, you did an amazing job on this.
Un-freaking-believably beautiful. You are an inspiration.
Can You do a tutorial on how to do the ornament shape in your cake. This is a masterpiece!
I would give anything to be as good as you!
That is one awesome cake!!!
Oh my gosh this is amazing. I have no idea how you did those ruffles, let alone a ruffle design, let alone the inside of the cake! you are truly talented. Love it!
seriously amazing….wow, you really know your stuff!!!
Wow. Here I am, cannot even bake a box of cupcakes! This is more than baking. This is design and engineering. I’m not often drawn to cakes, but this is really really amazing, cool, and every other word in between. So impressive.
Wow!! I love this and that ruffled icing is gorgeous. Very inspirational work!
Your Christmas Cake is gorgeous!
How did you get the ornament inside? Well, I mean to say is how did you get the coloring like that for the ornament? I would love to make this, but that bit … I haven’t a clue.
This is so beautiful and would surely be the hit at any Christmas party!!
WOW!!I <3 this cake! How do you make the orament? did you make 2 seperate red an green cakes or are the cupcake size? you amaze me with every post :O)
Amanda – I totally just sat here and gasped when I saw this cake. Then I gasped again when I saw the inside. You, my friend, are so creative and make magic! Pure MAGIC!
to die for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That cake is BEYOND gorgeous and cool! Love the ruffles on the outside and the ornament on the inside
I have been crushing on that pink Martha cake since the first time I saw it, too, but now I have an even bigger crush…THIS CAKE!!! I fell in love with the trees as soon as I saw them, but when I saw the inside…oh my gosh! Girl, you are the bomb! Sooo happy I came across your blog! I’m off to share your creation with my FB peeps!
you are amazing! wow…this is fabulous & the possibilities are endless…thanks so much…how did you create the ornament…please share…
also there is a you tube video on demonstrating the ruffle effect…..:)
I am floored by this cake! I saw the ruffle cake on another website and want to use it for a wedding cake later this year, but I absolutely love what you did with the trees and the inside of the cake!! Gorgeous!
Awesome Amanda!
I love everything you do!
I say this every time, but you are BEYOND talented! LOVE LOVE LOVE this one!
this is smashing fabulous! so sexy and so groovy for this christmast I want one! please……….
Oh my goodness AMANDA!!! Why can’t we be neighbors?! I want to come watch you work your baking magic SO BADLY!!
I super big time major HEART you, woman!
Merry Christmas!
I love your posts & this one takes the cake (hee, hee!). What an elegantly festive way to celebrate! Thanks for sharing!
BEAUTIFUL “BUT” I wouldn’t ever B able to make it. I am NOT a baker Just a Cook. I wish I could bake better.
SO beautiful! I just am in awe of that cake.
WOW! I can’t imagine this was easy-peasy at all! amazing
Speechless, just totally speechless
THIS IS SO GORGEOUS AMANDA!!!!! I wanna try this soooo bad! I hope I can think of something to do…. Although, I ADORE pink, hmmm, maybe I will think of something. Gorgeous.
how on earth did you get such a perfect ornament inside a cake…I am dying to hear how this is done!! Love this beautiful cake!
You are brilliant… This cake is absolutely STUNNING! I love it!
I think I am speechless. Nothing I would say does it justice.
Oh, but I expect it to show up on that other site any moment now, with Martha’s cake as a reference.
Did you just say “Easy peasy”?!? Um, no. This is called, “Amanda is a genius cake.” I can’t even wrap my head around how to do that.
You never cease to amaze!!!
Truly fabulous!!! I need to try that ruffle technique soon. LOVE. I adore how you make the insides of your cakes as awesome as the outside:) You Rock Amanda!
Perfect, Amanda, and so much fun!
This cake is gorgeous! Magazine worthy!
That is AMAZING! I love it!
This is incredible! Can I post this on my facebook page and I will give you the credit??
You are kidding me? That is the most amazing cake I have EVER seen. So incredibly cool!
that is both creative and gorgeous!
Wow that cake is phenomenal!! I echo the tutorial requests!
Wow!! Awesome!
Beautiful! I love it and I am Jewish!! But so what… I love it. Fantastic job!
Wow! This is my FAVORITE cake of yours by far!! You have such wonderful talent. If only I had half of your talent lady! Superb-ly (is that a word) done! Enjoy your Christmas!
okay, you scare me! this is the cutest thing i have ever seen. there is a book in you…i am going to remind you every day! you rock my world!
This is absolutely stunning!!
Genius!
Martha should be envious!
Ah its stunning!
I literally can’t resist telling you how good that cake looks. Magazine worthy design.
Just when I think I have seen it all….you go and do something even more amazing than before. What lucky people we are that you share your WONDERFULNESS with us! I have now been inspired to do some mini ruffles on some cupcakes!!! How delightful would that be??? Your the BEST!
OMG. I think you just broke my brain with the awesome!
I’m definitely going to have to work on a surprise cake during the break…
That couldn’t even be any cooler! You are awesome and I seriously love that cake. Amazing! Have a great day rockstar!
I love this!! The soft frosting ruffles, yum!
Beautiful! My first thought was: It’s like Gussy made a cake!
Oh my gosh!! That is just amazing!! It is so beautiful. I would not ever even attempt anything like that. You’re awesome!
So pretty! wonderful job, you are so creative!
you are genius!
ARe you kidding me?! This is the best looking holiday cake I have seen!! I love it. You are crazy talented!
And. . . Amanda, this is my fav cake from Martha! I have been wanting to make this and just can’t seem to figure out how to do it. Guess who will be emailing for some help.
This cake is beyond fantastic!! I love all your cakes but this is my favorite by far!
Pretty much in love! You should submit this to Martha as a variation! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Yeah, “easy peasy” was exactly what I was thinking when I saw that cake. Ahem. SO beautiful, and I’m not buying the “easy” bit for one minute! How about: made with exact precision by my oober talented hands. It’s a gorgeous cake, and I love the added trees!
Hope you’re having a great time in Florida–not baking cakes! (unless you’re trying for huge brownie points with the extended family!) Hope this cake wins you some major kudos and awards!
i totally wish i could decorate a cake like this!! takes true talent!!!
I am in awe by the inside of the cake. I mean the ruffles look really pretty and yummy but oh my the inside is just phenomenal looking. You have inspired me to try my hand at it.
That is AWESOME!!!! A “how to” post on this would be great:D
I bow at your greatest.
Oh my gosh..that is amazing! Great job!! I bookmarked it because I would love to make it for family at Xmas, but came back to look at it in awe again..and then realized there’s no tutorial on how to do the ornament.
Any chance you will put together one? 
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WOW!!! How the heck did you get that ornament in there??????
Just LOVELY as always Amanda! Merry Christmas!
beautiful, simply beautiful
Ok, now that’s just AWESOME. I am officially a fan and bookmarking your site
-SeriousCakes
O.M.G. !!! That is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen!! AWESOME!!!!!!
I seldom comment on blogs, but this cake just took my breath away! It is beautiful! I am blown away by how you got the beautiful Christmas ornament in the exact middle and perfectly round! That is an absolutely amazing creation.
I LOVE THAT CAKE! Seriously LOVE!
BEAUTIFUL cake!! The ornament inside was a fantastic idea! Keep it up, girl! I love checking up on all of your wonderful projects!
<3 Via
Once again my kids and I are ‘wowed’ by your cake creations! Hope your pregnancy is going well.
AWESOME!! Love it!
Absolute genius!!!!!!!! So beautiful
THAT’S IT! You need to apply for membership in Mensa for figuring out how to get the ornament shape in your cake. GENIUS!
Bravo! I’m giving you a standing ovation for that showstopping Christmas Tree Cake!
Amanda? You are just too much! And I mean that in the nicest way possible.
That is beyond amazing! Good job!