Description
Transform a simple orange soda sheet cake into a playful architectural masterpiece with this creative recipe. These vibrant, citrus-infused bricks feature a light, airy crumb and a colorful candy finish that is as fun to build as it is to eat.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar
- 1 cup sunflower seed oil
- 12 ounces orange soda
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Assorted food coloring
- Candy-coated chocolates (sorted by color)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for a clean release.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, white sugar, and vanilla sugar with an electric blender on high speed until the mixture is pale and foamy.
- Slowly pour in the sunflower seed oil and orange soda, stirring gently to maintain the carbonation in the batter.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together, then gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet batter until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly across the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely on the sheet for at least one hour to ensure clean lines when cutting.
- Cut the cooled cake into uniform 1.5 x 3-inch rectangles to create the base for your bricks.
- Whisk together confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice into a thick icing, divide into small bowls, and add food coloring to match your candies.
- Brush the colored icing onto each cake rectangle and place eight matching chocolate candies on top to resemble Lego studs.
Notes
For the most professional-looking bricks, use a ruler to measure your cuts and a sharp serrated knife to prevent the cake from tearing. If you find the icing is setting too quickly while you work, keep the bowls covered with a damp paper towel between applications.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American