Mountain Landscape Sculpted Cake
This stunning sculpted cake features a detailed mountain landscape, complete with edible trees and a serene lake. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, this cake combines artistry with delicious flavors to create a memorable centerpiece for any 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 Edible food colors
- as needed Edible decorations (trees, lake, etc.)
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Step 2:
Add 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.
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Step 4:
Pour the batter into prepared 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 them with buttercream frosting and stack them to create the mountain shape.
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Step 7:
Use a knife to sculpt the cake into a mountain shape, then cover it with a layer of buttercream.
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Step 8:
Roll out fondant and cover the sculpted cake, smoothing it out to create a seamless finish.
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Step 9:
Use edible food colors to paint the fondant and add edible decorations like trees and a lake.
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Step 10:
Slice the cake and serve it at your celebration, enjoying the artistry and flavors.