Best 5 Fabulous Fiesta Cake Recipes

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For those seeking a culinary masterpiece that captivates taste buds and steals the show at any gathering, the "Fabulous Fiesta Cake" emerges as a beacon of delight. This exquisite confection promises to transport you to a realm of flavors, textures, and visual allure that will enchant your senses and leave your guests in awe. With its vibrant colors, intricate design, and layers of delectable ingredients, the "Fabulous Fiesta Cake" is a testament to the artistry and joy of baking. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of creating this extraordinary cake, providing you with the inspiration and knowledge to craft a truly unforgettable masterpiece.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

FABULOUS FIESTA CAKE



Fabulous Fiesta Cake image

This exceptional triple chocolate recipe has become a favorite at Betty's Kitchen, and we think you'll feel the same way!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 cups cake flour
1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups packed brown sugar
2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 eggs
1 tablespoon coffee-flavored liqueur
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/3 cups whipping cream
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup coffee-flavored liqueur
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Chocolate leaves or curls, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms and sides of two 9-inch round cake pans; lightly flour. In medium bowl, mix flour, 1/2 cup cocoa, the baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat brown sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat on high speed until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 tablespoon liqueur and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat flour mixture and sour cream alternately into sugar mixture on low speed just until combined. Stir in boiling water until blended. Pour into pans.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely.
  • In food processor, place chocolate chips; cover and process until finely ground. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/3 cup of the 1 1/3 cups whipping cream and the granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is boiling. With food processor running, pour hot whipping cream through feed tube; process 10 to 20 seconds or until chocolate is completely melted. Scrape down sides of bowl. Add 1/2 cup liqueur, the oil and 1 tablespoon vanilla through feed tube; process 10 to 20 seconds or until creamy. Pour into large bowl; cool about 5 minutes or until room temperature.
  • In chilled large bowl, beat remaining 1 cup whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed just until soft peeks form. Gently stir whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • In another chilled large bowl, beat all frosting ingredients except chocolate leaves with electric mixer on high speed until stiff.
  • Split each cake horizontally to make 2 layers. Place 1 layer on serving plate; spread with one-third of the mousse. Repeat with remaining layers. Frost side and top of cake with frosting. Garnish with chocolate leaves. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585, Carbohydrate 71 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg

THE ULTIMATE FUNFETTI CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



The Ultimate Funfetti Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, buttermilk, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, all purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, baking soda, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, unsalted butter, large eggs, large egg yolks, rainbow sprinkles, unsalted butter, cream cheese, kosher salt, powdered sugar, rainbow sprinkles

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

nonstick cooking spray
1 ½ cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup vegetable oil
4 cups all purpose flour, or cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 cup unsalted butter, 2 sticks, room temperature
4 large eggs
4 large egg yolks
½ cup rainbow sprinkles
2 cups unsalted butter, 4 sticks, room temperature
1 lb cream cheese
kosher salt, a pinch
3 cups powdered sugar
½ cup rainbow sprinkles, for decoration

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and butter. Beat with an electric hand mixer on high speed until super light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the eggs and egg yolks one at a time, beating in between additions. Beat the batter until almost doubled in volume and very light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • With the mixer on low, gently beat in a third of the flour mixture. Before it's fully combined, add half of the buttermilk mixture. Repeat with remaining flour and buttermilk until everything is well-blended and no lumps remain.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray 3 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pans with nonstick spray.
  • Add ½ cup (80 g) of sprinkles and gently fold into the batter with a spatula until well-incorporated.
  • Divide the cake batter among the prepared pans and place 2 pans on the top oven rack and 1 pan on the middle rack.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, rotating the pan on the middle rack to the top rack, and vice versa, halfway through baking, so the cakes bake evenly. The cakes are done when they are golden brown, pull away from the sides of the pans, and the tops spring back slightly when pressed.
  • Remove the cakes from the oven and invert them onto a wire rack to cool completely. (If you don't have a wire rack, let them cool in the cake pans on the counter.)
  • Make the frosting: In a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer on high speed to beat the butter, cream cheese, and salt. Mix until light and creamy, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the powdered sugar and beat on low speed to combine. Once the sugar is incorporated, beat on high speed until there are no lumps and the frosting is super white and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Place a dab of frosting on a cake stand or an inverted plate. Place a layer of cake on the cake wheel, then evenly spread frosting on top with an offset spatula. Place the next layer of cake on top of the frosted layer, and spread frosting on top. Add the last cake layer and lightly frost the entire outside of the cake to create a thin crumb coat.
  • Chill the cake in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the cake from the refrigerator and use the remaining icing to frost the cake in an even layer. Take the end of an offset spatula or knife and gently press it against the against the frosting at the bottom of the cake. Then, spin the cake and slowly raise the spatula after each rotation to create a ribbed effect. Smooth the top of the cake with the spatula.
  • Place sprinkles around the edge of the cake. Set a small cookie cutter, any shape you like, in the center of the cake and fill in with sprinkles. Gently remove the cookie cutter.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1146 calories, Carbohydrate 109 grams, Fat 74 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 70 grams

LEMON FIESTA CAKE



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You'll have a fiesta on your table when you use this recipe to make a light, lemony, fluffy, and festive lemon-accented cake with raisins.

Provided by Marsha

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup buttermilk
¾ teaspoon lemon extract
½ cup golden raisins
⅓ cup white sugar
⅓ cup butter
1 ½ tablespoons water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
  • Cream 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time beating after each addition. Blend in the lemon peel.
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt, soda and baking powder. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk to creamed butter mixture. Add lemon extract and raisins.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 50 minutes cool 5 minutes, then turn out onto serving plate. Prick hot cake with skewer or fork and pour on lemon topping.
  • Combine 1/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup butter and water in a saucepan and heat until butter melts. Add lemon juice . Spoon over hot cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.7 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 334.8 mg, Sugar 35.3 g

GRANDMA PAULINE'S ANNIVERSARY FIESTA CAKE



Grandma Pauline's Anniversary Fiesta Cake image

I've watched my brother-in-law, Nate, cram whole pieces of this cake into his mouth at one go! Needless to say it's a family favorite particularly in the summer time.

Provided by BothFex

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 angel food cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups sifted flour
3/4 cup sugar (used in first half of recipe)
1/2 cup egg yolk (about 7 eggs)
1/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup egg white (about 7 eggs)
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar (used in second half of recipe)

Steps:

  • Sift together flour and 3/4 c.
  • sugar.
  • Make a well in center.
  • Add egg yolks, cold water, lemon juice and vanilla.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Set aside.
  • With electric mixer whip egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until foamy.
  • Continue beating, adding remaining 3/4 c.
  • of sugar a few T.
  • at a time, until sugar is incorporated and meringue holds stiff peaks.
  • FOLD batter into meringue until JUST blended.
  • Pour into ungreased tube pan and cut through batter to break air bubbles.
  • Bake at 350* for 50-55 minutes or until top springs back when touched.
  • Invert on a wine bottle and hang until cool.
  • Remove from pan and serve with whipped cream and strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2271, Fat 34.2, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 1499.3, Sodium 2793.6, Carbohydrate 429, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 303.4, Protein 62

FIESTA BANANA CAKE



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This was listed as one of the top 10 Banana Cake recipes on the www.recipe4living.com website. "Moist and dense, this is a subtly flavored cake with delicious walnut crunch. Perfect for your next fiesta!"

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 9 x 13 inch pan, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup shortening
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup sour milk
1 cup banana, mashed ripe
2 eggs, unbeaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup black walnut, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Soften shortening in large mixing bowl.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar together.
  • Add dry ingredients to softened shortening.
  • Add 1/4°C sour milk and mashed bananas to all ingredients and mix until flour is dampened. Beat for 2 minutes at low speed of mixer.
  • Add eggs, vanilla and remaining milk. Add nuts and beat 1 minute longer.
  • Pour into two greased and floured 8 inch round cake pans or one 13x9x2 inch pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.4, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 41, Sodium 296.9, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 24.5, Protein 4.6

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting, ensure all ingredients and utensils are ready. Fiesta cake involves multiple components, so organization is key.
  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Softened butter and eggs incorporate better, resulting in a smoother batter and a more consistent cake texture.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar Thoroughly: This step aerates the mixture, creating a light and fluffy cake. Cream until the mixture is pale yellow and fluffy.
  • Gradually Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, allowing each to fully incorporate before adding the next. This prevents the batter from curdling.
  • Sift Dry Ingredients: Sifting flour and baking powder ensures even distribution and prevents lumps in the batter.
  • Fold in Dry Ingredients: Use a spatula to gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Overmixing can result in a dense, tough cake.
  • Fill Pans Evenly: Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans. Use a kitchen scale for precision if desired.
  • Bake Until a Toothpick Inserted in the Center Comes Out Clean: Do not overbake, as this can dry out the cake. The toothpick should come out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let Cakes Cool Completely: Allow cakes to cool completely in their pans before frosting. This helps prevent the cake from crumbling and makes it easier to handle.
  • Decorate with Colorful Frosting and Sprinkles: Use a variety of frosting colors and sprinkles to create a festive and visually appealing cake.

Conclusion:

The Fiesta cake is a vibrant and delicious dessert perfect for any celebration. With its moist and fluffy cake layers, creamy frosting, and colorful decorations, it is sure to be a hit with everyone. By following these tips, you can create a stunning and delicious Fiesta cake that will impress your guests and make your celebration extra special. Remember to have fun, experiment with different colors and flavors, and let your creativity shine through!

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