REINDEER CAKE
Whether you turn this cake into a reindeer or decorate it with your own creative vision, it's a three-layer stunner that will command center stage at your next holiday get-together. Embrace your baking prowess! -Lauren Knoelke, Des Moines, IA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of three 6-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; grease and flour parchment and sides of pans., In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Beat in butter until crumbly. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in 1/4 cup milk and extracts; beat on medium until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in remaining milk. Gently fold in jimmies., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For buttercream, in a microwave, melt chocolate with cream until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds. Set aside to cool slightly. In a heatproof bowl of a stand mixer, whisk egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar and salt until blended. Place over simmering water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisking constantly, heat mixture until a thermometer reads 160°, 8-10 minutes., Remove from heat. With whisk attachment of stand mixer, beat on high speed until cooled to 90°, about 7 minutes. Gradually beat in butter, a few tablespoons at a time, on medium speed until smooth; beat in melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract. Gradually beat in cocoa through a sifter., Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Reserve remaining buttercream for decorating. Decorate as desired. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Nkosaithi Logan
[email protected]This cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious.
Danuka Nawanjana
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my reindeer cake didn't turn out as cute as the one in the picture.
Teddy Shena
[email protected]This reindeer cake is the perfect centerpiece for any holiday party. It's sure to impress your guests.
Lamicheal Townsend
[email protected]I made this cake for my office holiday party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Trenton Stanley
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover chocolate cake. It's also a great way to get creative with your decorating.
Kamila Yakub
[email protected]I'm definitely making this cake again next year! It was a huge hit at my party.
Sardar Faizan
[email protected]This reindeer cake is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They'll love helping to decorate it.
Spane Mdevelisto
[email protected]I love how this cake looks! It's so festive and perfect for the holidays.
Lela Sheets
[email protected]This cake was a lot of work, but it was worth it! It was so beautiful and delicious.
V Vashantha
[email protected]The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy, but the antlers were a little difficult to make.
Ishaq Ali
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Leanne Sawyer
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this reindeer cake turned out amazing! Thanks for the easy-to-follow recipe.
Nooragha masomi
[email protected]This reindeer cake is the perfect holiday dessert! It's beautiful, delicious, and sure to impress your guests.
Laila The Always Bored
[email protected]I made this cake for my kids and they loved it! It was easy to make and turned out so cute.
Rod Gant
[email protected]This reindeer cake was a hit at my holiday party! It was so festive and delicious. I loved the cream cheese frosting and the moist chocolate cake.