SECRET GARDEN CAKE
Recipe courtesy of Elisa Strauss.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes one 9-by-13-inch layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place cake on a clean work surface. Using a serrated knife, trim top to make level, and split cake horizontally to form 2 layers. Place a dab of buttercream in the center of a 9-by-13-inch cardboard rectangle. Center 1 cake layer on top. Using an offset spatula, frost top of cake layer with 5 cups buttercream for the filling; place remaining cake layer on top. Frost entire cake with remaining 5 cups buttercream. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt chocolate morsels in a double-boiler or a medium heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water (do not let bowl touch water). Stir in vegetable oil until combined. Remove from heat. Dip pretzels into chocolate to coat, and transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Let sit in a cool place until chocolate has set.
- Using white glue, affix cardboard rectangle to a cutting board or piece of plywood covered with adhesive-backed paper, approximately 14-by-18 inches. Process chocolate cookies in a food processor until finely ground; you will need 2 cups of crumbs. Sprinkle top of chilled cake with crumbs. Place marzipan terracotta pot in center of cake. Sprinkle candy pebbles on top of cake to form a path. Arrange marzipan flowers and garden hose in clusters on either side of path.
- Gently press pretzels into sides of cake, about 1/2-inch apart. Serve at room temperature.
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Arian Rudd
[email protected]This was my first time making a layer cake and it was so much easier than I thought it would be! The instructions were clear and easy to follow. The cake turned out beautifully and tasted delicious.
sou ii
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for any occasion.
Salman Arain
[email protected]This cake was a breeze to make and it turned out so pretty! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The cake is moist and fluffy, the frosting is creamy and tangy, and the berries add a pop of sweetness and color.
Detravis Dees
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it turned out beautifully! The colors were so vibrant and the cake itself was very moist. The only thing I would change is to use less frosting, as it was a bit too sweet for my taste.
safa dodo ELhussieni
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dessert.