How To Make Shimmering Forest Cake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- Edible shimmer dust (green and gold)
- Edible flowers and berries for decoration
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, beat the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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While the cake is cooling, prepare the ganache. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it starts to steam. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.
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Place the cooled cake on a serving plate. Slowly pour the ganache over the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
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Sprinkle edible shimmer dust over the cake to create a shimmering forest effect.
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Decorate with edible flowers and berries to resemble a magical forest.
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Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the ganache to set.
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Slice and serve the shimmering forest cake to impress your guests with its delicious taste and enchanting appearance.
Nutrition
- Calories : 540kcal
- Total Fat : 32g
- Saturated Fat : 15g
- Cholesterol : 96mg
- Sodium : 490mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 60g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 37g
- Protein : 8g
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