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!
Stunning - absolutely stunning!! You had me at the frosting job. Then to see the cake cut open - amazing!!
Posted by: Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles | Dec 07, 2010 at 04:57 PM
This is truly amazing!! You're so talented!!
Posted by: Estela @ Weekly Bite | Dec 07, 2010 at 05:03 PM
Holy crap! You got skillz.
Posted by: Sonoma Bento | Dec 07, 2010 at 05:20 PM
truely awesome!
Posted by: cherylene | Dec 07, 2010 at 06:23 PM
Absolutely delightful!
Posted by: Amber | Dec 07, 2010 at 06:26 PM
Thats the most beautiful thing I've seen in a very long time. Bravo!
Posted by: Christy | Dec 07, 2010 at 06:41 PM
Excellent looking cake! I'm not even a cake eater, but I'd like a piece of this beauty. Well done!!!!
Posted by: thisoldbroad | Dec 07, 2010 at 06:50 PM
I would LOVE to know how to make this!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Kari H. | Dec 07, 2010 at 06:57 PM
Absolutely amazing. Please keep them coming as you inspire a great many people with your talent.
Posted by: Christine | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:39 PM
I've figured out the ornament in the center. It's the ruffles and tree ruffles that have me baffled. I bet getting that last row of ruffles in is a challenge.
You gave us a little tease before you headed out on vacation. Posted these gorgeous pictures and left us w/o your great instructions. Can't wait for you to teach us.
Posted by: Georgia | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:51 PM
You have outdone yourself, hon. Your mother is very, very proud of you (will you make me one?). Mom
Posted by: Mom | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:56 PM
This is amazing and looking forward to the tutorial. Enjoy the rest of your vacation!
Posted by: Diana S. | Dec 07, 2010 at 07:57 PM
AMAZING!!! I may have to take a stab at making one of those. Yours is beautiful!!
Posted by: Ann | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:34 PM
wow!! clever idea!! the ruffles are nicely done. good job :)
Posted by: Swee San | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:41 PM
Absolutely Beautiful.
Posted by: Sakura | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:49 PM
I've been obsessed with that cake as well!!.. but your version blew it out of the water!! so impressive!
I'm thinking about basing my wedding cake on her ruffle cake. so dreamy.
Posted by: Katie | Dec 07, 2010 at 08:49 PM
It's beautiful. And you REALLY made the ruffles your own.
Posted by: Stephane | Dec 07, 2010 at 09:17 PM
wow! That cake is amazing!!! I love the ornament inside!! :)
Posted by: lynne | Dec 07, 2010 at 09:24 PM
WOW!!! that's all i can think of to say after looking at your awesome cake.
Posted by: Jenny | Dec 07, 2010 at 10:12 PM
That is so awesome!!! I luv it!!! How in the world do u come up with all these great idea's? I wish I had a piece of ur cake right now, with some hot chocoate...awwww
Posted by: Beck L. | Dec 07, 2010 at 10:22 PM
p.s. you're amazing.
Posted by: Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes | Dec 07, 2010 at 10:22 PM
WOW!!! looks delicious
Posted by: Erika | Dec 07, 2010 at 10:53 PM
That cake is AMAZING. You are SO talented!
Posted by: Darla | Dec 07, 2010 at 11:00 PM
You are really talented. I've been in love with that cake on Martha's site a long time, too. Glad to know it worked out so well for you!
Posted by: Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets | Dec 07, 2010 at 11:01 PM
WOW!!! You've done a wonderful job!
Posted by: Sherry | Dec 07, 2010 at 11:59 PM
Wow!!!!!!! First off I love the ripple ribbon look of the frosting and then the ornament inside-how did I not see that coming?!?!?! LOL :) Awesome job! Hope you are having a great vacation:)
Posted by: holly | Dec 08, 2010 at 12:53 AM
This one absolutely blew me away my dear! It is spectacular! Job very well done!
Hugs to you :O) I wish we were neighbors!
Posted by: susan | Dec 08, 2010 at 01:07 AM
OMG this is so LOVELY...!!!!!!
Posted by: rina | Dec 08, 2010 at 01:17 AM
Oh my goodness! You have outdone yourself Amanda! This is beautiful beyond beautiful and absolutely amazing!
Posted by: Kimber | Dec 08, 2010 at 01:22 AM
Okay - you're amazing!! I love you surprise cakes!! You're so creative! Btw - I love how the frosting looks!
Posted by: Quyen - Kitchen Runway | Dec 08, 2010 at 02:20 AM
Very beautiful cake!! Inspired by your tall cakes I also made a tall one with plain icing on the outside. Everyone loved it. I love all your cakes and have to make the rainbow one. Simply amazing!
Posted by: sana | Dec 08, 2010 at 03:55 AM
oh Amanda it's beautiful!
Posted by: Pernille-is-me | Dec 08, 2010 at 05:51 AM
". Insert blank Speachless stare in disbelief. "
Posted by: Mayerlin | Dec 08, 2010 at 06:19 AM
This looks beautiful and absolutely delicious!!!
Posted by: April Driggers | Dec 08, 2010 at 07:04 AM
Beautiful work! I love looking at pictures of your cake.
Posted by: Stephanie H. | Dec 08, 2010 at 08:25 AM
That is amazing! I love it.
Posted by: Sandi | Dec 08, 2010 at 11:09 AM
Lovely and bet it tastes yummie too
Posted by: marian | Dec 08, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Oh my goodness! That is awesome! Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Kristin Kunoff | Dec 08, 2010 at 12:17 PM
That is SOOOOOO cute! Good job!
Posted by: Ashley from Dallas | Dec 08, 2010 at 12:42 PM
AHHHH! This cake is so awesome! I LOVE it :-D I haven't tried making any of your hidden surprises cakes, they just look to complicated, but I just might have to give this one a try. And the Christmas trees, wow. Great, awesome job!
Posted by: Janet | Dec 08, 2010 at 02:23 PM
Uh-oh, I can't stand it, my previous post has a typo...I meant to say "TOO complicated" :-/
Posted by: Janet | Dec 08, 2010 at 02:24 PM
your cakes. are amazing. I can't believe how creative and cute and perfect they are!! LOVE them all!!!
Posted by: Kotomi | Dec 08, 2010 at 02:32 PM
You are too talented for your own good! That is the best!!
Posted by: Angela | Dec 08, 2010 at 03:02 PM
you continue to amaze and impress me. seriously, i don't think i look forward to anyone's posts as much as i look forward to yours. carry on!!
Posted by: grace | Dec 08, 2010 at 03:03 PM
I too obsessed over the Martha cake. I made a simple 2 layer white version which was nice. But this Christmas cake is absolutely breathtaking! Seriously, my jaw almost hit the floor! Beautiful work!!!
Posted by: Jaime | Dec 08, 2010 at 04:01 PM
This is the most unbelievably beautiful cake I've ever seen! Those ruffles, and the tree design, and my god, the ornament in the middle! You are so very talented, and I'm looking forward to seeing the tutorial. In the meantime, enjoy your vacation!
Posted by: Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking | Dec 08, 2010 at 04:44 PM
This is a real stunner of a cake! I know why Foodgawker featured it on their Facebook page. Just beautiful...
Posted by: bunkycooks | Dec 08, 2010 at 04:49 PM
That is amazing!
Posted by: Stephanie | Dec 08, 2010 at 05:10 PM
This may be the coolest cake I've seen. Beautiful job!!
Posted by: Kelsey{itsybitsyfoodies} | Dec 08, 2010 at 05:13 PM
Rarely am I speechless, but girl, this is cake has rendered me such! AMAZING!
Posted by: Jamie | My Baking Addiction | Dec 08, 2010 at 05:32 PM