This was one of those cakes that kinda fell together. An amalgamation of well-known flavours and a few different textures that seemed to really work. It’s certainly a ‘showstopper’ kind of cake and wouldn’t look out of place at a Christmas/New Years dinner table, or a birthday party. This particular cake served as my brother’s 25th birthday cake – we wasted no time in reminding him that he is now a quarter of a century old. The glitter is super festive/glam in keeping with the December theme!
Cake decoration is a very personal thing. If you’re a regular decorator it’s likely you’ll have developed a style and flair that you add to your cakes, so that people know they’re your cakes. If you’re not a seasoned cake decorator, there is no reason you can’t add your own style to cakes that reflects your own personality, or indeed the person who the cake is for. I hope this cake inspires you to get in touch with your creative side and gives you a few ideas if you’re stuck! It kinda reminded me of a more polished, less complicated version of my own birthday cake. (If only my brother were more polished and less complicated than me…)
The cake itself is my usual, ride or die chocolate sponge cake that I use in ALL layer cakes. It’s an adaptation of a hummingbird bakery recipe that I’ve been using for years. Adding additional flavours allows you to personalise the cake and adapt it to fit any flavour profile. The cheesecake filling is, IMHO, the best filling for a large celebration cake. It’s not as sickly sweet as buttercream and adds a different flavour and texture – not dissimilar to mousse. To add another depth of flavour, add another spread or sauce in between each layer – why not 😉 ’tis the season, after all.
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