Fantasy Dragon Sculpted Cake
Bring your celebration to life with this intricately designed Fantasy Dragon Sculpted Cake. Crafted with precision, this cake features a stunning dragon figure that captures the imagination. Perfect for birthdays or themed events, it combines delicious flavors with artistic flair.
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 4 cups Buttercream frosting
- 2 pounds fondant
- various colors food coloring
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Step 2:
Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
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Step 3:
Pour the batter into greased cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Step 4:
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Step 5:
Once the cakes are completely cool, level the tops if necessary and frost with buttercream frosting.
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Step 6:
Using fondant, sculpt the dragon figure and add details with food coloring. Place the dragon on top of the frosted cake.
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Step 7:
Add any additional decorations or details to the cake as desired. Let the cake set before serving.