To decorate an elegant and luxurious birthday cake, here are the details:
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (120 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup (200 g) sugar
4 eggs
1 cup (240 ml) milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon baking powder
A pinch of salt
For the Cream:
2 cups (500 ml) heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup (100 g) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Decoration:
Gold and pink fondant
Gold and pink candy balls (made of fondant or chocolate)
Sugar butterflies
A gold or silver crown-shaped topper (plastic, suitable for decoration)
Edible small pearls
Gold chocolate sheets or any other luxurious decorations
Preparation Method
1. Making the Cake:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease the cake pan with butter or oil, then line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix the sugar and butter until smooth and creamy.
3. Gradually add the eggs and vanilla extract, beating well after each addition.
4. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt, then add it alternately with the milk to the butter mixture, mixing until smooth.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until fully cooked (test with a wooden skewer).
6. Let the cake cool completely before decorating.
2. Preparing the Cream:
1. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until thick and stiff.
3. Decorating:
1. Cover the entire cake with a thin layer of cream.
2. Wrap the cake with golden fondant.
3. Add golden and pink candy balls, using a bit of cream to secure them.
4. Place the crown on top of the cake and add butterflies and other decorations.
5. Garnish the cake with edible pearls for an elegant touch.
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