- Why did fondant melt?
- Humidity or wet frosting.
LEGO Block Birthday Cake
A kid's dream: edible building blocks. Based on a sturdy Madeira-style sponge to support heavy fondant. Crumb coat seals it.
Ingredients
2 1/2
cups
All-Purpose Flour
1
cup
Granulated Sugar
2/3
cup
Butter (soft)
4
large
Eggs
2/3
cup
Milk
2 1/2
tsp
Baking Powder
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
1 3/4
cups
Powdered Sugar (for cream)
1 1/4
cups
Heavy Cream
1.1
lb
Colored Fondant
1
bottle
Edible Glue (or water)
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Equipment Needed
- Rectangular Cake Pan
- Rolling Pin
Allergen Information
Wheat
Egg
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Batter: Cream butter/sugar, add eggs, then alternate flour/milk.
Tip: Standard method.
2
✓
Bake in rectangle pan (350°F, 35 mins). Cool completely.
Tip: Warm cake melts fondant.
3
✓
Whip cream/sugar stiff. Crumb coat the cake.
Tip: Smooth surface is key.
4
✓
Cover with rolled fondant.
Tip: Use powdered sugar to roll.
5
✓
Cut circles for studs and attach.
Tip: Water works as glue.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2/3 cup Butter (soft)
- 4 large Eggs
- 2/3 cup Milk
- 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 3/4 cups Powdered Sugar (for cream)
- 1 1/4 cups Heavy Cream
- 1.1 lb Colored Fondant
- 1 bottle Edible Glue (or water)