Description

This imaginative 3D car cake transforms a classic, buttery Victoria sponge into a custom-built edible ride using simple sculpting techniques and colorful fondant. It is the ultimate birthday centerpiece that pairs nostalgic, melt-in-your-mouth flavors with a playful design that kids will absolutely love.

Ingredients

8 oz (225g) butter or margarine
8 oz (225g) caster sugar
8 oz (225g) self-raising flour
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 level teaspoons baking powder
6 oz (170g) butter
12 oz (340g) icing sugar
Red fondant
White fondant
Oreo cookies
Smarties or M&Ms
Black writing icing

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease and line two 8-inch circular cake tins.
Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs one at a time before folding in the flour and baking powder.
Divide the batter between the tins and bake for 25 minutes; let the cakes cool completely on a wire rack before carving.
Beat the remaining butter and icing sugar into a smooth buttercream, then cut the round cakes into semi-circles and sandwich three of them together to create a thick arch.
Carve the stacked cake into a car shape using a paper template as a guide for the bonnet and windscreen.
Apply a thin layer of buttercream over the cake, then decorate with red and white fondant, Oreo wheels, and Smartie headlights.

Notes

To ensure the cleanest cuts when sculpting, try chilling your cake in the freezer for about 20 minutes before you start carving. If you find the fondant difficult to work with, a light dusting of icing sugar on your work surface will prevent sticking and tearing.

Prep Time: 1 hour 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: British