Description

Create a show-stopping dessert with this dramatic Tsunami Cake, featuring a stunning pull-me-up ganache reveal. This theatrical cake combines sturdy layers, silky buttercream, and a cascading flow of colorful ganache for an unforgettable celebration centerpiece.

Ingredients

Three 6-inch round cake layers (vanilla or chocolate)
Buttercream frosting
Blue candy melts or white chocolate
Heavy cream
Plastic doll
Plastic wrap
Assorted sprinkles
Edible glitter (optional)
Acetate sheets
Clear tape

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Instructions

Wrap the doll’s lower half in plastic wrap and core the center of the cooled cake layers using a round cookie cutter.
Stack the cake layers with buttercream on a cake drum and freeze for 20 minutes to firm.
Carve the chilled cake into a sloped ballgown skirt shape using a serrated knife.
Apply a crumb coat of buttercream to the exterior, smooth with a turntable, and freeze for another 10 minutes.
Prepare the ganache by melting candy melts with warm heavy cream until smooth and slightly warmer than room temperature.
Wrap an acetate sheet tightly around the cake, secure with tape, and place the doll in the center.
Pour the cooled ganache into the acetate collar and top with a layer of sprinkles.
When ready to serve, lift the acetate sheet straight up to release the ganache waterfall.

Notes

To ensure the best flow, check that your ganache is thick enough to coat a spoon but still fluid; if it becomes too cold during assembly, a very brief burst in the microwave can restore the proper consistency. Using a sturdy cake base is highly recommended to prevent the structure from compressing under the weight of the doll and the liquid ganache.

Prep Time: 45 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking and Assembly
Cuisine: American