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Under the Sea Cake Recipe and Design IdeasThe Under the Sea cake below was kindly submitted by one of our readers like yourself... Cake Submitted by Kyrie S. from Nanaimo, British Columbia.
I made this cake for a friend's daughter's fifth birthday. All the decorations are made from fondant. I drew the mermaids on paper, then cut them out of thin fondant with an Exacto blade knife, tracing over the paper. I painted them with food coloring. The cake is simple chocolate: Combine & sift: 3 cups brown sugar 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups cocoa 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt Combine and add to first mixture: 1 1/2 cups milk (I used buttermilk) 1 1/2 cups coffee 3 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 1 cup melted butter Beat well and pour into any prepared (buttered and floured) pans. Bake at 350°F, about 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. The frosting is basic buttercream: Whisk 3 cups extra fine white sugar and 12 egg whites in a double boiler over simmering water. Remove from heat when sugar has dissolved and mixture is hot (but not cooked). Beat mixture until peaks form (like meringue). Slowly add 4 cups of softened butter, cut into chunks. Continue to beat until the frosting comes together. Add any flavorings or colors. Stir until there are no air bubbles remaining. For Under the Sea party ideas, click here... Return from Under the Sea Cake to Birthday Cakes Area Back to Kids' Birthday Party Guide Subscribe to Family Smiles |
