Description

Transform a classic golden butter cake into a high-speed racing machine with vibrant apricot icing and chewy liquorice details. This impressive centerpiece combines simple carving techniques with bold decorations for a birthday cake that truly stands out.

Ingredients

440g Golden Butter Cake Mix
Vienna Cream Icing (butter, icing sugar, and a splash of milk)
Apricot food coloring
Darrell Lea Allsorts liquorice
Darrell Lea Batch 37 Fresh liquorice
Assorted sweets (M&Ms or gummy rings)
Chocolate sprinkles

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Instructions

Prepare and bake the golden butter cake mix in a rectangular tin according to packet instructions; let cool completely.
Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least one hour to firm up the crumb for easier carving.
Slice the cake into three sections, using the largest for the body and shaping the others into the cockpit and rear spoiler.
Prepare the Vienna cream icing by whipping room-temperature butter and sifted icing sugar, then tinting it with apricot food coloring.
Apply a thin crumb coat to the assembled cake, chill briefly, then apply a final smooth layer of orange icing.
Decorate the car using thick liquorice rounds for tires, Allsorts for detailing, and assorted sweets for the driver and controls.
Finish the presentation by scattering chocolate sprinkles around the base of the cake to resemble a racetrack.

Notes

For the smoothest finish, use a metal palette knife dipped in warm water to level the icing. If the liquorice tires are sliding, secure them with small wooden toothpicks, but remember to remove them before serving to guests.

Prep Time: 45 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Modern