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A simple white cake with delicate painted floral designs

Cake Painting

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  • Author: Jesse Daniel Wiley
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 mins
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Create a stunning edible masterpiece with this unique graham cracker sponge cake topped with silky Swiss buttercream. It is the perfect canvas for your artistic expression, offering both a nostalgic, honeyed flavor and a smooth surface for painting beautiful designs.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 large egg whites (for frosting)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (for frosting)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (for frosting)
  • 2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
  • Gel food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and carefully butter and flour four 6-inch cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and allspice.
  3. In a separate small bowl, stir the buttermilk, vanilla, and sour cream together until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Using a stand mixer, beat the room temperature butter and both sugars on medium-high until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  5. Add the three large eggs and the single egg white one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  6. Add the flour mixture and the buttermilk mixture to the butter base in alternating batches, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  7. Divide the batter between pans and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean, then let them cool completely.
  8. Whisk egg whites, sugar, and salt over a simmer until it reaches 160°F, whip to glossy peaks, then slowly beat in chunks of butter for the frosting.
  9. Stack and frost the cake layers, chill for at least one hour until firm, and use food coloring with small brushes to paint your artwork.

Notes

To ensure the most vibrant colors when painting, use high-quality gel food coloring diluted with a tiny drop of clear vanilla extract or vodka. This helps the pigment glide smoothly across the chilled buttercream without making it too runny. Always keep your brushes clean between color changes for the crispest artwork.

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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