REINDEER CAKE
Whether you turn this cake into a reindeer or decorate it with your own creative vision, it's a three-layer stunner that will command center stage at your next holiday get-together. Embrace your baking prowess! -Lauren Knoelke, Des Moines, IA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of three 6-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; grease and flour parchment and sides of pans., In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Beat in butter until crumbly. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in 1/4 cup milk and extracts; beat on medium until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in remaining milk. Gently fold in jimmies., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For buttercream, in a microwave, melt chocolate with cream until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds. Set aside to cool slightly. In a heatproof bowl of a stand mixer, whisk egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar and salt until blended. Place over simmering water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisking constantly, heat mixture until a thermometer reads 160°, 8-10 minutes., Remove from heat. With whisk attachment of stand mixer, beat on high speed until cooled to 90°, about 7 minutes. Gradually beat in butter, a few tablespoons at a time, on medium speed until smooth; beat in melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract. Gradually beat in cocoa through a sifter., Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Reserve remaining buttercream for decorating. Decorate as desired. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Daisyann Morris
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was good.
MD Sahin Hossain
[email protected]I thought this cake was just average. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.
Mst Sumaiya
[email protected]This cake was okay, but it wasn't anything special. I wouldn't make it again.
DMCP Disanayaka
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It's a waste of time and ingredients.
Tanzid Hasan
[email protected]This recipe is not very clear. I had to guess at a few things and it didn't turn out well.
Jennifer Matthews
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! It didn't turn out anything like the picture.
Adam Jobson
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.
Absalom Ubugaeb
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Zoe Brits
[email protected]I love the idea of this cake, but I think I would make a few changes to the recipe. I would use a different type of frosting and I would add some chopped nuts to the cake batter.
Gil Panea
[email protected]This cake is so cute! I can't wait to make it for my next holiday party.
ttutu Mc
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this cake was so easy to make. I was really impressed with how it turned out.
hasnain raja
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it. It turned out so cute and everyone loved it.
Blak Imran
[email protected]I made this cake for my kids' Christmas party and they went crazy for it! They loved the reindeer design and the cake was so easy to make.
Onalerona Mbatha
[email protected]This reindeer cake was a huge hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the festive design and the cake itself was moist and delicious. I will definitely be making this again next year.