CARNIVAL CAKE

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You'll need at least a 6-quart mixing bowl to make this large batter.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch 2-layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

Unsalted butter, for pans
2 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for dusting
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 1/2 cups sugar
4 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
6 large eggs
2 1/4 cups buttermilk
2 1/4 cups hot water
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Swiss-Meringue Buttercream for Block and Bootie Cakes
Yellow and red food coloring
6 to 8 ounces white candy-coated chocolate pieces, for decorating

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Cut 2 rounds of parchment paper to line bottoms of 2 (10-by-2-inch) round cake pans. Butter pans; line with parchment. Butter parchment. Dust pans with cocoa; tap out excess.
  • Sift cocoa, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into bowl of an electric mixer. With mixer on low, add eggs, buttermilk, the hot water, oil and vanilla; mix until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake, switching positions of pans halfway through, until a cake tester comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  • Let cool in pans on wire racks 20 minutes. Run a knife around edges of cakes; unmold. Let cool completely on racks.
  • Place 3 cups buttercream in each of 2 bowls; stir yellow food coloring into one, and red food coloring into the other. Transfer each to a pastry bag fitted with a ribbed tip (such as Ateco #48).
  • Trim tops of cakes to be level. Spread a thick layer of white buttercream evenly on top of one layer. Add second layer, cut side down. Frost top and sides of assembled cake with a thin layer of white buttercream. Refrigerate cake 30 minutes. Smooth final layer of white buttercream on top of cake. With the ribbed side of tip, pipe alternating lines of red and yellow buttercream on sides of cake, and press candies around top and bottom edges.

asad khalil
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This cake was a bit too dry for my taste.


Ilene Harrison
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it would be too sweet.


C Cross
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This cake looks so delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Penny Ncube
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I love the colors in this cake! They're so vibrant and eye-catching.


Bobbie Daugherty
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This cake is so festive and fun! It's perfect for a party.


Musa a Musa
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This cake is a work of art! I'm so impressed.


Mahan Mahzoon
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


snapbeasty
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This is the best cake I've ever had! It's so flavorful and the frosting is amazing.


Shina Ahmed
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This cake is so moist and fluffy. It's the perfect cake to serve with a cup of coffee or tea.


Rauf Uk
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect.


Mattie Hogg
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Mdjewel diver Mdjewel diver
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I love the way this cake looks! The colors are so vibrant and it's sure to be a showstopper at any party.


Abobakr Sadeeq
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for birthday parties, potlucks, and even just for a fun treat.


Sagar Kusuwar
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge success! The kids loved the bright colors and the cake was delicious.


Md Sanaul Islam
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This cake was a hit at my carnival party! The colors were so festive and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.