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!
I love your posts & this one takes the cake (hee, hee!). What an elegantly festive way to celebrate! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Valerie Ippel | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:26 AM
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.
Posted by: Patti Portenier | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:27 AM
GET OUT OF TOWN!
Every time I come here, you top yourself.
Every. Single. Time!
I will never know how you do it all - beautiful.
Just beautiful!
Posted by: darcie | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:29 AM
SO beautiful! I just am in awe of that cake.
Posted by: Tiffany Rosenberger | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:30 AM
Absolutely Gorgeous!!
Posted by: cara | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:31 AM
WOW! I can't imagine this was easy-peasy at all! amazing
Posted by: SkipsMKGirl | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:31 AM
Speechless, just totally speechless :)
Posted by: Paula | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:32 AM
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.
Posted by: Kristin Morris | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:39 AM
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!
Posted by: Amie | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:42 AM
You are brilliant... This cake is absolutely STUNNING! I love it!
Posted by: Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:45 AM
I think I am speechless. Nothing I would say does it justice.
Posted by: Jenny | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:45 AM
Oh, but I expect it to show up on that other site any moment now, with Martha's cake as a reference.
Posted by: Jenny | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:46 AM
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!!!
Posted by: bridget {bake at 350} | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:49 AM
You're a freakin' genius... this is absolutely adorable!!
Posted by: Lori @ RecipeGirl | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:51 AM
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!
Posted by: melanie | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:53 AM
Those ruffles are GORGEOUS, and the ornament?!? You never cease to amaze me!!!
Posted by: Sue | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:54 AM
Perfect, Amanda, and so much fun!
Posted by: Shaina | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:57 AM
This is amazing!
Posted by: donna | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:58 AM
That is the most stunning cake I've seen in a long time!!
Posted by: Kathy - Panini Happy | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:58 AM
This cake is gorgeous! Magazine worthy!
Posted by: Nicole | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:59 AM
Wow wow and wow I'm just in awe looking at your gorgeous cake! I love the outside, absolutely stunning. Then the photos of the inside of the cake just blew me away. Not only is it gorgeous but it looks soooo delicious. :) Love it!
Posted by: Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels | Dec 07, 2010 at 09:01 AM
That is AMAZING! I love it!
Posted by: Cate | Dec 07, 2010 at 09:03 AM
This is incredible! Can I post this on my facebook page and I will give you the credit??
Posted by: Kathy | Dec 07, 2010 at 09:05 AM
You are kidding me? That is the most amazing cake I have EVER seen. So incredibly cool!
Posted by: Kristen | Dec 07, 2010 at 09:06 AM
that is both creative and gorgeous!
Posted by: mary beth | Dec 07, 2010 at 09:06 AM
Wow that cake is phenomenal!! I echo the tutorial requests!
Posted by: Avanika | Dec 07, 2010 at 09:12 AM
Wow!! Awesome!
Posted by: Bea @ CancunCookies | Dec 07, 2010 at 09:12 AM
Beautiful! I love it and I am Jewish!! But so what... I love it. Fantastic job!
Posted by: Rebecca | Dec 07, 2010 at 09:16 AM
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!
Posted by: CandaceS | Dec 07, 2010 at 09:27 AM
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!
Posted by: the urban baker | Dec 07, 2010 at 09:38 AM
This is far & away the most festive, gorgeous holiday cake I've seen. How I'd love to cut into it and find the ornament inside. What a showstopper!
Posted by: Sandie | Dec 07, 2010 at 09:42 AM
This is absolutely stunning!!
Posted by: Deborah | Dec 07, 2010 at 09:43 AM
Genius!
Martha should be envious!
Posted by: Jackie S. | Dec 07, 2010 at 09:46 AM
Ah its stunning!
I literally can't resist telling you how good that cake looks. Magazine worthy design.
Posted by: Stephanie | Dec 07, 2010 at 09:47 AM
OH my goodness gracious yikes, yowza and all kinds of exclamations!! Wow. (I had to post a link on ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com. It was required.)
Posted by: meaghan (chic cookies) | Dec 07, 2010 at 09:53 AM
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!
Posted by: Gwendolyn McBee | Dec 07, 2010 at 09:55 AM
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...
Posted by: Jules | Dec 07, 2010 at 09:58 AM
That couldn't even be any cooler! You are awesome and I seriously love that cake. Amazing! Have a great day rockstar!
Posted by: Stephanie | Dec 07, 2010 at 10:05 AM
You are amazing ^_*
Posted by: sunflowers8 | Dec 07, 2010 at 10:19 AM
I love this!! The soft frosting ruffles, yum!
Posted by: Bethany | Dec 07, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Beautiful! My first thought was: It's like Gussy made a cake! ;-)
Posted by: Kelly @ Love Well | Dec 07, 2010 at 10:26 AM
Oh my gosh!! That is just amazing!! It is so beautiful. I would not ever even attempt anything like that. You're awesome!
Posted by: Rene | Dec 07, 2010 at 10:39 AM
So pretty! wonderful job, you are so creative!
Posted by: Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com} | Dec 07, 2010 at 10:40 AM
you are genius!
Posted by: Alessandra | Dec 07, 2010 at 10:46 AM
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. :)
Posted by: naomi | Dec 07, 2010 at 10:50 AM
This cake is beyond fantastic!! I love all your cakes but this is my favorite by far!
Posted by: Alison K. | Dec 07, 2010 at 10:58 AM
Pretty much in love! You should submit this to Martha as a variation! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Posted by: Linzy | Dec 07, 2010 at 10:58 AM
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!
Posted by: Londa | Dec 07, 2010 at 11:11 AM
i totally wish i could decorate a cake like this!! takes true talent!!!
Posted by: Sandy a la Mode | Dec 07, 2010 at 11:21 AM
OMG, that is fabulous! I adore the ruffled icing, very pretty!
Posted by: Amanda | Dec 07, 2010 at 11:28 AM