Super Mario Birthday Cake
You'll love crafting your own Super Mario birthday cake. Imagine the excitement as you blend vibrant colors, shape iconic characters, and decorate the ultimate tribute to this beloved video game.
Equipment
- 8-inch round cake pans
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Mixer
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- to taste Red and blue food coloring
- to decorate Fondant or modeling chocolate
- to frost Buttercream frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between two bowls, and tint one red and the other blue using food coloring.
- Pour the colored batters into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting and decorating.
- When decorating the Super Mario birthday cake, be creative and have fun with it. Use fondant or modeling chocolate to create the recognizable characters, items, and patterns from the game.
- Consider adding a green 'grass' border around the cake, or using crushed Oreo cookies to create a 'dirt' effect.
Notes
The cake's ingredients provide essential nutrients like carbohydrates, protein, and vitamins, but should be enjoyed in moderation.