Description
This elegant doll cake features a tender strawberry-infused hot milk sponge sculpted into a graceful gown. Perfectly structured for carving and decorated with velvety whipped cream, it makes a whimsical and delicious centerpiece for any special celebration.
Ingredients
- 250g unsalted butter, softened
- 300g caster sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 250ml hot milk
- 350g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp strawberry essence
- Red food coloring
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 500ml cold whipping cream or Tropolite
- 100g icing sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F) and grease three round pans of decreasing diameters or standard pans lined with parchment.
- Cream the softened butter and caster sugar together until pale and aerated.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition to maintain a smooth emulsion.
- Pour in the hot milk along with the strawberry essence and red food coloring, then beat well.
- Sift the flour, baking soda, and baking powder together and gently fold into the batter in two batches until just combined.
- Fill the prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, then cool completely on a wire rack.
- Whip the cold cream with icing sugar, essence, and coloring until stiff peaks form.
- Stack the layers from largest to smallest, insert the plastic-wrapped doll, and carve the cake into a smooth skirt shape.
- Apply a crumb coat, refrigerate for 20 minutes, then pipe the final dress design using a star or petal nozzle.
Notes
To ensure the most precise carving, prepare the sponge cakes a day in advance and chill them in the refrigerator; a cold crumb is much firmer and less likely to tear. Always wrap the doll’s lower half in food-safe plastic to maintain hygiene and protect the toy while it is embedded in the cake.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International