When I first saw this cake on Martha Stewarts webiste, I was smitten.
Beyond smitten.
Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart.
It was more like obsessed.
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 so is 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 and technique. 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 very similar tutorials 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.
Posted by: RandomLanda | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:02 AM
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.
Posted by: Melissa | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:03 AM
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!!
Posted by: 3rascalsmama | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:05 AM
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!
Posted by: Sally | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:09 AM
Martha pretty much rocks everythign she does...this is no exception! ABSOLUTE showstopper!
Posted by: UrMomCooks | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:09 AM
I loved the trees then I saw the inside - fabulous!!
Posted by: Caroline's Cake Company | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:13 AM
THAT'S IT! You need to apply for membership in Mensa for figuring out how to get the ornament shape in your cake. GENIUS!
Posted by: Gail | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:17 AM
Amazing. Well done. I love it.
Posted by: Renee | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:18 AM
amazing cake!
Posted by: amy | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:22 AM
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!
Posted by: Laura | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:25 AM
Wow...I think you've done gone and outdone yourself with this one, which I never thought would be possible!! Very amazing!
Posted by: Lisa | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:26 AM
Wow! Those ruffles are beautiful, and I love the trees! (And the ornament. Your 'inside the cake' ideas are always amazing.)
Posted by: Andrea | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:33 AM
My favorite of all you have ever done! PERFECT!!!!!
Posted by: Melissa | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:34 AM
Stunning! You pulled off the technique beautifully!
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1383896427 | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:38 AM
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!
Posted by: Libby | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:40 AM
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!!!!!
Posted by: Renee (Kudos Kitchen) | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:40 AM
Amanda? You are just too much! And I mean that in the nicest way possible. :)
Posted by: Liz | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:40 AM
I love this cake! You do such an amazing job! The ruffles are perfect and the tree ruffles are perfect!
Posted by: Jackie (BakingLand) | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:44 AM
Incredible! That is just beautiful.
Posted by: Jessica @ How Sweet | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:46 AM
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!
Posted by: Stephanie @ The Brunette Foodie | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:47 AM
Wow. Just wow. That's beautiful and amazing and so totally impressive!
Posted by: Tara | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:48 AM
That is just so cool. You are a very awesome and creative person! God surely blessed you with a wonderful talent!!
Posted by: Joy | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:50 AM
Amanda, i am truly speechless . . . and that is pretty hard to do . . . jaw-dropping beautiful!
Posted by: SMITH BITES | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:51 AM
WOW!!! Outstanding.
Posted by: Kelli | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:51 AM
this cake is beyond beautiful, you did an amazing job on this.
Posted by: Ryan @ Ryan's Baking Blog | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:51 AM
Un-freaking-believably beautiful. You are an inspiration.
Posted by: Cathy | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:52 AM
Amanda, this cake is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! I'm seriously in awe!
Posted by: Marian (Sweetopia) | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:53 AM
Can You do a tutorial on how to do the ornament shape in your cake. This is a masterpiece!
Posted by: Janelle King | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:56 AM
I would give anything to be as good as you!
That is one awesome cake!!!
Posted by: Ragina | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:57 AM
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!
Posted by: megan @ whatmegansmaking | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:57 AM
seriously amazing....wow, you really know your stuff!!!
Posted by: angie | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:59 AM
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.
Posted by: SweetSugarBelle | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:59 AM
Wow!! I love this and that ruffled icing is gorgeous. Very inspirational work!
Posted by: Urvashee | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:00 AM
you amaze me girl!!!!........you know I'm in serious LOVE!....just stunning!
Posted by: TidyMom | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:01 AM
NO WAY! That is so wonderful!!! I'm in awe.
Posted by: Amy @ Living Locurto | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:01 AM
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.
Posted by: Ginny | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:01 AM
This is so beautiful and would surely be the hit at any Christmas party!!
Posted by: Katie | GoodLife Eats | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:05 AM
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)
Posted by: colleen | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:09 AM
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!
Posted by: Robyn | Add a Pinch | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:10 AM
to die for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: shari | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:10 AM
That cake is BEYOND gorgeous and cool! Love the ruffles on the outside and the ornament on the inside :-)
Posted by: Kelly @ JAX does design | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:10 AM
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! :)
Posted by: Jen @ Passion-for-Parties.com | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:12 AM
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…..:)
Posted by: linda | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:13 AM
Wow. I'm so amazed. That is seriously beautiful!! It's super fancy and pretty.
Posted by: Nellie @ Wired, Witty, & Well Dressed | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:13 AM
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!
Posted by: Evan @swEEts | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:17 AM
Awesome Amanda!
I love everything you do!
Posted by: carrie | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:19 AM
I say this every time, but you are BEYOND talented! LOVE LOVE LOVE this one!
Posted by: Maria | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:20 AM
this is smashing fabulous! so sexy and so groovy for this christmast I want one! please..........
Posted by: Big Boys Oven | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:23 AM
Oh my gracious goodness - what a cake!
Posted by: Amy | She Wears Many Hats | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:25 AM
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!
Posted by: Becki D | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:25 AM