Description

This F1 Cake transforms a simple rectangular butter cake into an impressive racing machine using clever carving techniques and vibrant Vienna cream icing. It is a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing dessert that brings the excitement of the grand prix straight to your dessert table.

Ingredients

1 (440g) packet golden butter cake mix
125g unsalted butter, softened
1.5 cups icing sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons whole milk
Apricot food colouring
Liquorice allsorts (such as Darrell Lea)
Fresh liquorice tubes (such as Darrell Lea Batch 37)
Assorted small round sweets
Chocolate sprinkles

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Instructions

Bake the golden butter cake in a rectangular tin according to packet instructions and let it cool completely in the pan for 10 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
Using a serrated knife, trim the cake into a tapered car shape, carve out a cockpit, and reserve a small strip of offcut to serve as a rear spoiler.
Beat the softened butter until fluffy, then incorporate the icing sugar, milk, and apricot coloring to create a smooth, bright orange Vienna cream frosting.
Apply a thin crumb coat to the carved cake and chill for 20 minutes; once set, apply a thicker final layer of icing using an offset spatula for a sleek finish.
Decorate the car by using liquorice allsorts for wheels, liquorice tubes for bumpers, and assorted sweets for the steering wheel and dashboard details.

Notes

If you are working in a warm kitchen, keep the icing in the refrigerator between coats to prevent it from becoming too soft. For an extra clean look, use a toothpick to sketch the cockpit lines into the crumb coat before applying the final layer of frosting.

Prep Time: 45 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking and Sculpting
Cuisine: American