SECRET GARDEN CAKE
Recipe courtesy of Elisa Strauss.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes one 9-by-13-inch layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place cake on a clean work surface. Using a serrated knife, trim top to make level, and split cake horizontally to form 2 layers. Place a dab of buttercream in the center of a 9-by-13-inch cardboard rectangle. Center 1 cake layer on top. Using an offset spatula, frost top of cake layer with 5 cups buttercream for the filling; place remaining cake layer on top. Frost entire cake with remaining 5 cups buttercream. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt chocolate morsels in a double-boiler or a medium heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water (do not let bowl touch water). Stir in vegetable oil until combined. Remove from heat. Dip pretzels into chocolate to coat, and transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Let sit in a cool place until chocolate has set.
- Using white glue, affix cardboard rectangle to a cutting board or piece of plywood covered with adhesive-backed paper, approximately 14-by-18 inches. Process chocolate cookies in a food processor until finely ground; you will need 2 cups of crumbs. Sprinkle top of chilled cake with crumbs. Place marzipan terracotta pot in center of cake. Sprinkle candy pebbles on top of cake to form a path. Arrange marzipan flowers and garden hose in clusters on either side of path.
- Gently press pretzels into sides of cake, about 1/2-inch apart. Serve at room temperature.
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Dilu Moktan
[email protected]I've never had a cake like this before. It's so unique and delicious!
Teralist Omuzibbu
[email protected]This cake is absolutely divine! I highly recommend it.
Sefa Saunikalou
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was amazing.
madmadul hasan
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great.
Navia
[email protected]This cake is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a stunning and delicious cake.
Daisy dash De Queen
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful.
Jaflong green
[email protected]This cake is beautiful and delicious! It was perfect for my daughter's birthday party.
Princess Aisha
[email protected]The frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cake itself is delicious.
Confidence Mohale
[email protected]This is the best cake I've ever had. I'm not even a big fan of cake, but this one changed my mind.
Badri Pande
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The secret ingredient really does make a difference.
liakat liakat
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my last party! It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is divine. I will definitely be making it again.