Best 2 White Elephant Recipes

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Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

WHITE ELEPHANT CAKE WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

White Elephant Cake with Buttercream Frosting image

Provided by Rebecca Miller French

Categories Cake Mixer Egg Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Coconut Anniversary Birthday Cookie Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates

Yield Makes 18-24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

For the cake
3 1/2 cups flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
16 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1/3 cup canned coconut milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the buttercream frosting
2 cups sugar
6 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
A pinch of salt
1 1/4 pounds unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Bake cake
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; set aside. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until the mixture is light yellow. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the coconut milk and the flour mixture alternately, ending with the flour mixture, and continuing to beat well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
2. Divide the batter evenly among 3 lightly buttered and floured 8-inch square pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool in the pan, then invert onto cooling racks.
3. To create a 4-tiered cake, cut a 2-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch square out of 2 of the cakes. Using sturdy cardboard, cut precise squares of the same dimensions. Place the cut cakes on the corresponding cardboard squares (they will serve as bases).
4. Insert 4 heavy-duty plastic straws, cut to 6-inch lengths, into the center of the remaining 8-inch cake, forming a square (they will act as the support for the 6-inch cake). Place the 6-inch cake on top of the 8-inch cake. Repeat this process with four more straws on the 6-inch cake, then place the 4-inch cake on top. Repeat the procedure for the 2-inch cake.
Make buttercream frosting
1. Cream the butter in a bowl until light and fluffy; set aside.
2. Combine 2/3 cup water and the sugar in a heavy saucepan. Heat until the liquid reaches the soft-ball stage, 240°F on a candy thermometer. Watch carefully; do not let the sugar syrup overheat.
3. In another bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar and salt until very stiff peaks form. Continue beating on high speed as you slowly pour in 1/4 cup of the sugar syrup. Gradually add the rest of the syrup using the same method.
4. Continue beating as you add the butter, several tablespoons at a time. (Make sure the mixture has no heat left in it or the butter will melt). The frosting should become thick and creamy. If it doesn't thicken, cool it over a bowl of ice, then try beating again. Stir in the vanilla. Frost the cake and adorn it with elephant cookies ($8 to $12 each, elenis.com).

WHITE ELEPHANT

White Elephant image

Make and share this White Elephant recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chabear01

Categories Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 1 quart, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup moist fresh coconut or 1 cup canned coconut
1 cup milk, use coconut milk if available
4 tablespoons sugar
6 ounces white rum
2 ounces white Creme de Cacao
1 cup ice, crushed

Steps:

in blender combine all ingredients, till smooth and thick. Pour into 4 oz glasses, and sprinkle with shredded coconut as a garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.5, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 4.3, Sodium 17.8, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 6.9, Protein 1.3

Tips:

Use a variety of ingredients: The best white elephant recipes include a variety of ingredients, both sweet and savory. This will help to create a dish that is both visually appealing and delicious.
Don't be afraid to experiment: There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to making white elephant recipes. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create a dish that you and your friends will love.
Make it easy to share: White elephant recipes are often served at parties or potlucks. Make sure that your dish is easy to share, either by cutting it into small pieces or serving it in individual containers.
Have fun: White elephant recipes are all about having fun. Don't take yourself too seriously and enjoy the process of creating a delicious and unique dish.

Conclusion:

White elephant recipes are a great way to add some fun and excitement to your next party or potluck. With a little creativity, you can easily create a dish that will be the talk of the town. So what are you waiting for? Get cooking!