Broken window glass cake is a visually stunning dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family. Made with layers of delicate pastry and a filling of clear sugar glass, this cake has a unique and eye-catching appearance. The sugar glass filling is made by heating sugar until it reaches a high temperature and then adding it to a mold to cool. The result is a transparent, glassy substance that resembles broken window glass. The cake is often decorated with edible glitter or sprinkles to add extra sparkle.
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BROKEN GLASS CAKE
The name does not accurately describe this dessert but since it has been a family favorite for so many years I am loathe to change it. This is a light, child-friendly dessert we instituted for the children at Christmas. It is especially well-received after a heavy meal. You will be asked for seconds!
Provided by Chessenden
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes Jell-O® Salad
Time 8h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place lime, orange, and strawberry gelatin mixes into 3 separate 9x9-inch glass dishes.
- Pour 1 cup boiling water into each flavor of gelatin mix; stir the gelatin until dissolved.
- Pour 1 cup cold water into each flavor of gelatin, stir to combine, and refrigerate the 3 flavors of gelatin until set, at least 4 hours.
- Heat pineapple juice in a saucepan until hot but not simmering. Stir unflavored gelatin into pineapple juice until dissolved. Refrigerate pineapple juice mixture until cool and thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar together in a bowl. Set 1 cup of crumb mixture aside for garnish. Press remaining 2 cups crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch cake pan to make a crust.
- Pour cream into a large metal mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until the cream is fluffy and forms soft peaks, about 3 minutes. Slowly beat sugar into whipped cream, 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time; beat in vanilla extract.
- Cut the different flavors of gelatin into cubes. Use a thin spatula to lift the cubes away from the bottom of the dish and loosen them.
- Very gently fold the thickened pineapple juice and gelatin cubes into the whipped cream mixture until thoroughly combined. Spoon into the graham cracker crust.
- Sprinkle the cake with reserved graham cracker crumb mixture.
- Refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 269.1 mg, Sugar 43 g
BROKEN GLASS CAKE
It's not really a "cake" but a great dessert. I remember my aunt's sister bringing this to family gatherings. I always loved the taste and was so glad when I got the recipe.
Provided by Mysterygirl
Categories Dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter, stir in crumbs and brown sugar, and press into an ungreased 9 x 13" pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Jello as directed on package, and pour into three separate shallow pans to set.
- Dissolve one package of plain Gelatin in ¼ cup cold water.
- Heat one cup of pineapple juice, and add to gelatin.
- Cool until syrupy but do not let set.
- Whip together 2 packages of Dream Whip according to the directions on the package.
- Add to the pineapple mixture.
- Cut Jello into cubes and add to mixture along with one cup of crushed pineapple.
- Mix all together and pour on graham crust.
- Chill until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.2, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 222.4, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 35.5, Protein 3.1
RED WHITE AND ROSE BROKEN GLASS CAKE
Your guests will do a double-take when they see this glossy cake that appears to have shards of glass floating in it! But no worries -- all those fragments are made from wine-infused gelatin. Trapped in a panna-cotta-like pudding with a shortbread crust, they make for a surprising and sweet finale to any meal.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 7h10m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Coat a 10-inch springform pan with cooking spray and set aside. Pulse the shortbread cookies in a food processor until finely ground, then add the butter and 2 tablespoons sugar and pulse until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and freeze until solid, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, spray three 9-by-5-inch loaf pans with cooking spray and line with plastic wrap so that there is at least a 3-inch overhang on each side; spray the plastic wrap with cooking spray. Mix 2 packets gelatin into 1/2 cup cold water in a medium microwave-safe bowl until combined and let sit for 5 minutes to bloom; the mixture will get very stiff. Microwave on high power for 20 seconds, then stir to combine. Continue to heat and stir in 20-second intervals until the gelatin is completely dissolved, then stir in the red wine and 1/2 cup sugar until the gelatin is incorporated and the sugar is completely dissolved. Pour into one prepared pan. Repeat the process with the rose and white wines, respectively, then refrigerate all the pans until completely set, about 3 hours.
- Meanwhile, mix the remaining 4 packets gelatin into 1 cup cold water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Add 1 cup boiling water and stir until dissolved; stir in the condensed milk until combined. Set aside to cool to room temperature, 2 to 3 hours. Skim the foam from the top.
- Using the plastic wrap to help you, lift the wine jellies out of the pans and lay them on a clean baking sheet. Working one at a time, tear and break them up into irregular pieces about 1 inch wide and 2 to 3 inches long; they should look like broken shards of glass. Repeat with remaining wine jellies. Arrange all but 2 cups of the wine shards on the frozen shortbread crust. Pour the condensed milk gelatin slowly into the pan, avoiding pouring directly on the wine shards so that they remain brightly colored and don't develop a milky film. Arrange the remaining wine shards on top so that they are poking up slightly through the top of the milk gelatin. Chill until completely set, at least 3 hours (overnight is best). Open clasp to release the sides of the pan, then serve.
AUNT AGNES' BROKEN GLASS CAKE
LOVE things that are colourful, TRUE! Dessert reminds me of a rainbow too! Perhaps you'd like to try it, YES? How simple is it to make? GUESS!
Provided by mickeydownunder
Categories Gelatin
Time 20m
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Separately dissolve each package of Jello/Gelatin in HOT water.
- Stir until completely dissolved.
- Refrigerate until firm--- then cut into cubes.
- Soften plain gelatin in 1/4 cup of COLD water and add HOT Pineapple Juice until dissolved.
- Cool then fold into whipped cream to which you have added vanilla and cream to.
- Line Spring pan with Lady Fingers (***HINT Trim tips so they stand***).
- Add Jello/Gelatin cubes to cream mixture and pour into Spring pan.
- Decorate top with tips of Lady Fingers you cut off.
- Chill 6- 12 hours.
- Remove sides from pan and serve in slices!
- ENJOY!
BROKEN GLASS DESSERT
When it's cut into squares, this dessert looks just like stained-glass windows. The buttery graham cracker crust pairs perfectly with the lovely creamy topping. —Kathy Crow, Cordova, Alaska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine lime gelatin and 1-1/2 cups boiling water; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Pour into a lightly greased 8x4-in. loaf pan; chill until very firm. Repeat to make the strawberry and orange gelatins in separate pans. Combine the crumbs, sugar and butter; press into a greased 13x9-in. dish. Chill. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, soften unflavored gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring pineapple juice to a boil. Stir in unflavored gelatin until dissolved. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside until room temperature, 20-30 minutes. , When flavored gelatins are firm, cut into 1/2-in. cubes. In a large bowl, whisk whipped topping into pineapple juice mixture. Gently fold 2/3 of the cubes into whipped topping mixture. Spoon over crust; top with the remaining cubes. Chill for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Ensure your cake pan is greased and floured properly to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and a more consistent batter.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough and dense cake.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it, as this will help the frosting set properly.
- For a more authentic "broken glass" effect, use different colors of jelly or hard candy.
- If you don't have any jelly or hard candy, you can also use crushed graham crackers or even chopped nuts for the "broken glass" effect.
- Get creative with your frosting! You can use different colors or flavors to create a unique and personalized cake.
Conclusion:
The broken window glass cake is a fun and delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its eye-catching appearance and delightful flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a unique and impressive dessert, give the broken window glass cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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