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Pisces Cake

A delightful and whimsical cake inspired by the Pisces zodiac sign, featuring layers of moist vanilla sponge, creamy frosting, and decorative fish motifs.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk whole or 2%
Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • food coloring blue and pink for decoration
Decoration
  • 1 cup fondant for fish shapes
  • 1 tbsp edible glitter optional

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Make the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy.
  3. Divide frosting into two bowls and tint one with blue food coloring and the other with pink.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of blue frosting on top.
  2. Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides with pink frosting.
  3. Roll out fondant and cut into fish shapes. Decorate the cake with fondant fish and sprinkle with edible glitter if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake can be customized with different colors and decorations to suit any celebration.

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