Best 2 Carnival Cake Recipes

Carnival cake is a festive and colorful cake often enjoyed during carnivals and celebrations. With its layers of moist cake, creamy frosting, and vibrant decorations, this treat is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this guide will provide you with the best recipes and tips to create a mouthwatering carnival cake that will be the star of your next party or gathering.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CARNIVAL FUNNEL CAKE MIX

Carnival Funnel Cake Mix image

Gift basket idea: a bag of Carnival Funnel Cake Mix with instructions, a funnel, a shaker of powdered sugar, and breakfast plates all wrapped up with a pretty bow. Adapted from Gooseberry Patch Gifts for Giving

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Breads

Time 45m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients; transfer mixture to a plastic zip-top bag or air-tight glass jar.
Include the following instructions: in a mixing bowl, beat 1 large egg and 1 cup milk; add in funnel cake mix and beat until smooth.
In a frying pan, heat oil (1-inch depth) until 375 degrees.
Pour batter, 1/2 cup at a time through a funnel into the hot oil with a circular motion to form a spiral.
Fry until golden; turn to fry the other side.
Remove funnel cake to drain on paper towel lined plate.
Repeat with remaining batter.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar while warm.
Note: takes a little practice to get the hang of it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 306.1, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 5.2, Protein 4.3

CARNIVAL CAKE

Carnival Cake image

You'll need at least a 6-quart mixing bowl to make this large batter.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch 2-layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

Unsalted butter, for pans
2 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for dusting
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 1/2 cups sugar
4 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
6 large eggs
2 1/4 cups buttermilk
2 1/4 cups hot water
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Swiss-Meringue Buttercream for Block and Bootie Cakes
Yellow and red food coloring
6 to 8 ounces white candy-coated chocolate pieces, for decorating

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Cut 2 rounds of parchment paper to line bottoms of 2 (10-by-2-inch) round cake pans. Butter pans; line with parchment. Butter parchment. Dust pans with cocoa; tap out excess.
Sift cocoa, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into bowl of an electric mixer. With mixer on low, add eggs, buttermilk, the hot water, oil and vanilla; mix until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake, switching positions of pans halfway through, until a cake tester comes out clean, about 1 hour.
Let cool in pans on wire racks 20 minutes. Run a knife around edges of cakes; unmold. Let cool completely on racks.
Place 3 cups buttercream in each of 2 bowls; stir yellow food coloring into one, and red food coloring into the other. Transfer each to a pastry bag fitted with a ribbed tip (such as Ateco #48).
Trim tops of cakes to be level. Spread a thick layer of white buttercream evenly on top of one layer. Add second layer, cut side down. Frost top and sides of assembled cake with a thin layer of white buttercream. Refrigerate cake 30 minutes. Smooth final layer of white buttercream on top of cake. With the ribbed side of tip, pipe alternating lines of red and yellow buttercream on sides of cake, and press candies around top and bottom edges.

Tips:

For a moist and fluffy cake, use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour. Cake flour has a lower protein content, which results in a more tender crumb.
Make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients to blend together more evenly and will result in a smoother batter.
Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to prevent the cake from sinking in the middle.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Carnival cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its bright colors and fun decorations, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Follow these tips to make the best carnival cake possible.