Magically Easy Unicorn Cake Recipes

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UNICORN CAKE



Unicorn Cake image

This magical unicorn cake tastes as good as it looks. Baking in smaller pans creates impressive height, and a few simple decorating tricks turn it into a showstopping dessert. -Lauren Knoelke, Des Moines, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2-1/4 cups cake flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
4 large egg whites, room temperature
3/4 cup 2% milk, divided
1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup rainbow jimmies
BUTTERCREAM:
6 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
6 large egg whites
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups unsalted butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Paste food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of three 6-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease and flour pans., In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Beat in butter until crumbly. Add egg whites, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in 1/4 cup milk and extracts; beat on medium until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in remaining milk. Gently fold in jimmies., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in each center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely., For buttercream, in a microwave, melt chocolate with cream until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds. Set aside to cool slightly. In heatproof bowl of stand mixer, whisk egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar and salt until blended. Place over simmering water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisking constantly, heat mixture until a thermometer reads 160°, 8-10 minutes., Remove from heat. With whisk attachment of stand mixer, beat on high speed until cooled to 90°, about 7 minutes. Gradually beat in butter, a few tablespoons at a time, on medium speed until smooth; beat in vanilla and white chocolate mixture., Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Divide remaining buttercream into smaller portions; stir in food coloring to achieve desired colors. Decorate as desired. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FLUFFY UNICORN 'BOX' CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Fluffy Unicorn 'Box' Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: angel food cake mix, water, green food coloring, purple food coloring, pink food coloring, mini marshmallows, powdered sugar, unsalted butter, blue food coloring, multicolor sprinkle

Provided by Teddy Villa

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box angel food cake mix
½ cup water, plus more according to packaging instructions
4 drops green food coloring
4 drops purple food coloring
4 drops pink food coloring
2 cups mini marshmallows
¾ cup powdered sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 drops blue food coloring
multicolor sprinkle, for decorating

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven according to the package instructions. Line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and grease well.
  • Pour the cake mix into a large bowl and add water. Mix well.
  • Divide the cake batter evenly between three bowls and add a different food coloring to each one, mixing well.
  • Pour the batters into the prepared cake pan. Bake according to the package instructions, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool, then invert the cake onto a serving plate, removing the parchment paper.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add ½ cup water, the marshmallows, powdered sugar, butter, and blue food coloring. Stir, and cook until the marshmallows melt completely and the color is even.
  • Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cake, top with multi-colored sprinkles, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 59 grams

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