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Beach Ball Cake

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A whimsical and colorful beach ball cake perfect for summer parties and birthdays, featuring layers of fluffy vanilla cake, sweet jam, and creamy buttercream, all covered in vibrant fondant.

Ingredients

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  • 2½ cups All-purpose flour
  • 2½ tsp Baking powder
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1¾ cups Granulated sugar
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Whole milk
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
  • ½ cup Strawberry or raspberry jam, warmed and strained
  • 2½ cups Vanilla buttercream, for layering and crumb coating
  • Red, yellow, blue, green, white, and orange fondant
  • Edible glue or water, for assembling fondant strips
  • Small fondant seashells and mini flip-flops
  • Crushed graham crackers
  • Cookie crumbs or crushed vanilla wafers
  • White fondant circle, for the beach ball button

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the pans.
  2. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  3. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
  6. Cool the cakes completely before slicing each into three horizontal layers.
  7. Spread jam and buttercream between each layer and stack them to create a tall cake.
  8. Apply a thin layer of buttercream over the entire cake to lock in crumbs and chill for at least 1 hour.
  9. Roll the fondant into panels and apply them to the cake, alternating colors.
  10. Place a white fondant circle on top to mimic a beach ball button.
  11. Decorate the base with fondant flip-flops and seashells, then sprinkle crushed graham crackers to resemble sand.
  12. Smooth out seams with a damp finger or fondant smoother.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Don’t rush the chilling process for a smooth fondant application.

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