How to Make a Violet Galaxy Cake
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C)., Add the four sticks of butter, the granulated sugar, and the seven eggs in a mixing bowl., Mix together the baking powder, salt, and flour together in another mixing bowl., Mix together 1.5 cups of whole milk...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C).
Mix together using a beater. , This time, use a mixing spoon. , Use a mixing spoon. ,, This prepares the batter for coloring.But leave about 2 cups of batter without coloring. , Add in royal blue food coloring to the first bowl.
Add teal food coloring to the second bowl.
Add only 1 tablespoon of the violet food coloring in the last bowl. , Mix until each batter is evenly colored throughout. , Scoop in a bit of batter from each of the differently colored batters in random color order, dotting the batter around the pan or swirling a stick around the pan.
This forms the variegated coloring that makes this cake special.
Be sure to cover right across the base of the pan and to provide sufficient batter to create the first cake layer.
Use the back of a spoon to smooth each color blob into its neighboring color blob, to ensure that all of the batter is connected. , Ensure that each pan has the same amount of batter overall.
You're aiming to make three evenly sized layers to form the cake as a whole. ,, Beat the powdered sugar, cream cheese, and the two sticks of butter in a mixing bowl. , This will create the galaxy coloring for the frosting. , To test that the cake is done, insert a toothpick or skewer into the cake; if it comes out clean, the cake is cooked. , Frost the top of the first cake.
This acts as filling and will allow the next cake layer to affix to it. , Once again, frost the top of this cake, serving as filling and for affixing the final layer. ,, Ensure that the whole cake is covered evenly. , Once the frosting has in place and set, the cake can be served.
If waiting for a couple of hours, keep in a cool, dry place until serving time.
If storing, keep in an airtight cake container. -
Step 2: Add the four sticks of butter
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Step 3: the granulated sugar
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Step 4: and the seven eggs in a mixing bowl.
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Step 5: Mix together the baking powder
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Step 6: and flour together in another mixing bowl.
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Step 7: Mix together 1.5 cups of whole milk and the vanilla in a small mixing bowl.
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Step 8: Add and mix in the two separate mixtures to the main mixing bowl
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Step 9: using a beater.
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Step 10: Separate the combined batter into three smaller bowls.
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Step 11: Add the colors to each bowl of batter.
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Step 12: Mix the food colorings into the batters.
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Step 13: Add batter to the first cake pan.
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Step 14: Do the same for the two other pans.
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Step 15: Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius) for 25 to 30 minutes.
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Step 16: Make the frosting.
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Step 17: Add 3 teaspoons of milk and a tablespoon of violet food coloring.
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Step 18: Take the three cakes out of the oven when done.
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Step 19: Cut the top of the cake so you would have a smooth layer of cake.
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Step 20: Place the second cake on top of the first cake.
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Step 21: Do the same with the third cake
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Step 22: placing it on top of the frosted second layer.
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Step 23: Frost the sides of the whole cake.
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Step 24: Serve.
Detailed Guide
Mix together using a beater. , This time, use a mixing spoon. , Use a mixing spoon. ,, This prepares the batter for coloring.But leave about 2 cups of batter without coloring. , Add in royal blue food coloring to the first bowl.
Add teal food coloring to the second bowl.
Add only 1 tablespoon of the violet food coloring in the last bowl. , Mix until each batter is evenly colored throughout. , Scoop in a bit of batter from each of the differently colored batters in random color order, dotting the batter around the pan or swirling a stick around the pan.
This forms the variegated coloring that makes this cake special.
Be sure to cover right across the base of the pan and to provide sufficient batter to create the first cake layer.
Use the back of a spoon to smooth each color blob into its neighboring color blob, to ensure that all of the batter is connected. , Ensure that each pan has the same amount of batter overall.
You're aiming to make three evenly sized layers to form the cake as a whole. ,, Beat the powdered sugar, cream cheese, and the two sticks of butter in a mixing bowl. , This will create the galaxy coloring for the frosting. , To test that the cake is done, insert a toothpick or skewer into the cake; if it comes out clean, the cake is cooked. , Frost the top of the first cake.
This acts as filling and will allow the next cake layer to affix to it. , Once again, frost the top of this cake, serving as filling and for affixing the final layer. ,, Ensure that the whole cake is covered evenly. , Once the frosting has in place and set, the cake can be served.
If waiting for a couple of hours, keep in a cool, dry place until serving time.
If storing, keep in an airtight cake container.
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