Fantasy Forest Sculpted Cake
Immerse yourself in a whimsical world with this Fantasy Forest Sculpted Cake, featuring intricate details of woodland creatures and lush greenery. Perfect for nature lovers and those seeking a unique centerpiece for their celebration.
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 food coloring
- optional edible glitter
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. Mix until well combined.
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Step 3:
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
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Step 4:
Pour the batter into greased cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 5:
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
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Step 6:
Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer with buttercream, then stack the second layer on top and frost the entire cake.
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Step 7:
Use fondant to sculpt woodland creatures and greenery to decorate the cake. Use food coloring to add details.
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Step 8:
Sprinkle edible glitter for a magical touch and let the cake set before serving.