Best 5 Broken Window Glass Cake Recipes
**Broken Window Glass Cake: A Shatteringly Delicious Treat**
If you're looking for a dessert that's both visually stunning and mouthwateringly delicious, look no further than the Broken Window Glass Cake. This unique cake features a clear sugar glass topping that resembles the shards of a broken window, while the layers of cake and creamy filling provide a delightful taste experience. With three variations to choose from, including a classic vanilla cake, a rich chocolate cake, and a tangy lemon cake, there's a Broken Window Glass Cake for every palate. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and guarantees impressive results. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave your guests in awe.
BROKEN WINDOW GLASS CAKE
Another of my grandmother's recipes I found. She really loved presentation of food almost as much as she loved making food. :)
Provided by christina obrien
Categories Other Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Prepare the orange, cherry and lime gelatins separately, dissolving each in 1 cup of boiling water and adding 1/2 cup of cold water. Pour each flavor into separate 8-inch square pans. Chill until firm, at least 3 hours. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
- 2. Mix crumbs with butter, setting aside about 1/4 cup for garnish, and press remaining crumb mixture evenly over the bottem and up the sides within 1 inch from top of 9-inch springform or tube pan, and chill.
- 3. Dissolve lemon gelatin and sugar in 1 cup boiling water; add pineapple juice. Chil until slightly thickened. Blend in the whipped topping. Fold in orange, cherry and lime jell-o cubes. Spoon into the crumb-lined pan and chill overnight or until firm.
- 4. Just before serving run a spatula around sides of pan; then gently remove sides of pan. Garnish with reserved crumbs and whipped topping.
BROKEN GLASS DESSERT
When it's cut into squares, this dessert looks just like stained-glass windows. The buttery graham cracker crust pairs perfectly with the lovely creamy topping. —Kathy Crow, Cordova, Alaska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine lime gelatin and 1-1/2 cups boiling water; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Pour into a lightly greased 8x4-in. loaf pan; chill until very firm. Repeat to make the strawberry and orange gelatins in separate pans. Combine the crumbs, sugar and butter; press into a greased 13x9-in. dish. Chill. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, soften unflavored gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring pineapple juice to a boil. Stir in unflavored gelatin until dissolved. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside until room temperature, 20-30 minutes. , When flavored gelatins are firm, cut into 1/2-in. cubes. In a large bowl, whisk whipped topping into pineapple juice mixture. Gently fold 2/3 of the cubes into whipped topping mixture. Spoon over crust; top with the remaining cubes. Chill for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BROKEN WINDOW GLASS CAKE
This comes from the 100 Years of Jello cookbook. It's a beautifully classic recipe that's easy to create as long as you prepare in advance. It was originally called the Crown Jewel Dessert.
Provided by Annelise Friedman
Categories Gelatin Salads
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Separately prepare orange, lime and cherry Jello using 1 cup hot water and 1/2 cup cold water for each package. Pour into 8 inch square pans and chill until jelled (at least 5 hours, but preferably overnight).
- 2. Combine lemon Jello with 1 cup boiling water, sugar and pineapple juice. Chill until thickened.
- 3. Mix crumbs and butter and press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- 4. Cut orange, lime and cherry Jello into 1-inch squares.
- 5. Prepare whipped topping according to package directions. Blend in lemon mixture; fold in Jello squares. Pour into pan on top of crumb crust. Chill 5 hours to set. Enjoy!
AUNT AGNES' BROKEN GLASS CAKE
LOVE things that are colourful, TRUE! Dessert reminds me of a rainbow too! Perhaps you'd like to try it, YES? How simple is it to make? GUESS!
Provided by mickeydownunder
Categories Gelatin
Time 20m
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Separately dissolve each package of Jello/Gelatin in HOT water.
- Stir until completely dissolved.
- Refrigerate until firm--- then cut into cubes.
- Soften plain gelatin in 1/4 cup of COLD water and add HOT Pineapple Juice until dissolved.
- Cool then fold into whipped cream to which you have added vanilla and cream to.
- Line Spring pan with Lady Fingers (***HINT Trim tips so they stand***).
- Add Jello/Gelatin cubes to cream mixture and pour into Spring pan.
- Decorate top with tips of Lady Fingers you cut off.
- Chill 6- 12 hours.
- Remove sides from pan and serve in slices!
- ENJOY!
BROKEN GLASS CAKE
It's not really a "cake" but a great dessert. I remember my aunt's sister bringing this to family gatherings. I always loved the taste and was so glad when I got the recipe.
Provided by Mysterygirl
Categories Dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter, stir in crumbs and brown sugar, and press into an ungreased 9 x 13" pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Jello as directed on package, and pour into three separate shallow pans to set.
- Dissolve one package of plain Gelatin in ΒΌ cup cold water.
- Heat one cup of pineapple juice, and add to gelatin.
- Cool until syrupy but do not let set.
- Whip together 2 packages of Dream Whip according to the directions on the package.
- Add to the pineapple mixture.
- Cut Jello into cubes and add to mixture along with one cup of crushed pineapple.
- Mix all together and pour on graham crust.
- Chill until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.2, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 222.4, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 35.5, Protein 3.1
Tips:
- For a gluten-free cake, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- To make the cake extra moist, add 1/4 cup of sour cream or yogurt to the batter.
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking pan, you can use two 9-inch round pans.
- Be sure to grease and flour the pan before adding the batter to prevent sticking.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- For a smooth and creamy frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar gradually, beating until the frosting is thick and spreadable.
- For a fun and festive look, decorate the cake with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or candy.
Conclusion:
Broken window glass cake is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a hit. With its moist and flavorful cake layers and creamy frosting, it's a perfect cake for any occasion. Whether you're baking it for a birthday, holiday, or just because, broken window glass cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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