- How to stick glitter?
- Use edible glue or vodka.
- Why domed?
- Oven too hot.
Glitter Cake
The 'Glitter Cake' is a star of modern tables. A sturdy vanilla sponge holds the weight of fondant and decoration. The sparkling exterior contrasts with the soft interior.
Ingredients
2
cups
All-Purpose Flour
1
cup
Granulated Sugar
1 1/3
sticks
Butter (room temp)
4
large
Eggs
2/3
cup
Whole Milk
2
tsp
Baking Powder
1
pinch
Salt
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
1 1/4
cups
Heavy Cream
1/2
cup
Powdered Sugar
10
oz
White Fondant
1
jar
Edible Glitter
2
oz
Sugar Pearls
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Equipment Needed
- 9-inch Cake Pan
- Spatula
- Fondant smoother
Allergen Information
Wheat
Egg
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour pan.
Tip: Essential for clean edges.
2
✓
Sift flour, powder, salt.
Tip: Lightens texture.
3
✓
Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla.
Tip: Builds structure.
4
✓
Alternate flour mix and milk. Bake 30-35 mins. Cool completely.
Tip: Don't overmix.
5
✓
Whip cream with sugar. Fill and crumb coat cake.
Tip: Crumb coat holds fondant.
6
✓
Roll fondant, cover cake. Smooth.
Tip: Knead well first.
7
✓
Apply glitter and pearls.
Tip: Use brush.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 1/3 sticks Butter (room temp)
- 4 large Eggs
- 2/3 cup Whole Milk
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/4 cups Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 10 oz White Fondant
- 1 jar Edible Glitter
- 2 oz Sugar Pearls