Midnight Blue Fondant Galaxy Cake
This stunning Midnight Blue Fondant Galaxy Cake features a rich chocolate base covered in a smooth, dark blue fondant that mimics the beauty of a starry night sky. Adorned with edible stars and a shimmering galaxy effect, this cake is perfect for space-themed celebrations or anyone who loves the cosmos.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups Granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 lb dark blue fondant
- 1 cup edible stars
- to taste edible glitter
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Step 3:
Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
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Step 4:
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
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Step 5:
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 6:
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 7:
Once the cakes are completely cool, cover them with dark blue fondant, smoothing it out to create a seamless finish.
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Step 8:
Decorate the cake with edible stars and sprinkle edible glitter to create a galaxy effect.
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Step 9:
Slice the cake and serve it at your space-themed celebration!