PURSE CAKE

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What a stylish idea! Celebrate a teenage girl's birthday or top off a day of Christmas shopping with this purse-shaped cake. It's easy to create-no special baking pan required.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
2 eggs
1-1/3 cups water
FROSTING:
3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup butter, softened
6 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk
1-1/2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
Paste food coloring of your choice
Silver dragees
1 piece wired ribbon (10-inches)
1 plastic drinking straw, cut into 3-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs and water; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour 4 cups batter into a greased and waxed paper-lined 9-in. square baking pan (discard remaining batter)., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat shortening and butter until light and fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla; beat until smooth. Tint frosting as desired., Using a serrated knife, level top of cake if necessary. Using dental floss, cut cake in half diagonally by starting at a top edge and pulling floss through to opposite bottom edge. Place cakes together with wide ends at bottom, forming a triangle. Cut off top 3-in.; spread frosting between layers., Transfer cake to a serving platter; spread frosting over the top and sides of cake. Decorate as desired with remaining frosting and dragees. For handle, insert each end of ribbon into a drinking straw; insert each end into top of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

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dean stamper
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as pretty as the one in the picture.


Tonya Ray
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This cake was a little dry for my taste, but the cream cheese filling was delicious.


Reuben Anders
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I'm not a fan of chocolate cake, but I loved this purse cake. The cream cheese filling really made it.


London Norris
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This purse cake is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Rex Christian
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I love how this cake looks like a little purse. It's so cute!


Komares Mandol
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so unique and delicious.


nihad skikda
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I've made this purse cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so moist and delicious, and the cream cheese filling is the perfect touch.


Pitso Ramafikeng
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This purse cake is a work of art! I can't believe I actually made it myself.


xxxj Baloch
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was so pretty and tasted even better.


Anwar Hossain Official
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This cake was delicious! The combination of chocolate and cream cheese is always a winner.


Omoniye Boluwatife
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I'm not a big baker, but this purse cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making it again for my next party.


Timo Ray
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This purse cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese filling was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


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