Description
Create a stunning Disney-inspired masterpiece with this structurally sound Elsa character cake. Utilizing a high-ratio sponge and specialized pudding basins, this recipe ensures a perfectly stable gown silhouette that is as delicious as it is magical.
Ingredients
- 24 oz Unsalted Butter, room temperature (68°F/20°C)
- 24 oz Caster Sugar
- 12 Large Eggs, room temperature
- 28 oz Self-Raising Flour
- 2 tsp Vanilla Essence
- Ready-Made Icing (Light and Dark Blue)
- Piping Icing (Pink, White, Green)
- Silver balls, snowflake sprinkles, and green sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease four 1-quart metal pudding basins with butter and flour.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a stand mixer on medium-high for five minutes until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing for 30 seconds after each, adding a little flour if the batter curdles.
- Gently fold in the self-raising flour and vanilla essence using a metal spoon until just combined.
- Divide the batter equally between the four basins and bake for 45-55 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 210°F.
- Cool in basins for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Stack two cakes with icing, carve into a smooth A-line gown shape, and create a center hole for the fashion doll.
- Drape rolled blue icing over the structure, adding snowflake sprinkles and piped details to finish the dress.
Notes
For the most precise carving experience, allow the sponge cakes to chill in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight; a cold crumb is significantly more stable and produces fewer crumbs. When applying the icing, use a small amount of apricot jam or buttercream as an adhesive to ensure the fondant stays perfectly in place during transport.
- Prep Time: 45 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International