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Enchantment Table Recipe

A whimsical, magical dessert that combines layers of shimmering cake, mystical frosting, and edible glitter, perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 28 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.33 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 drops purple gel food coloring optional for base cake color
For the Frosting and Assembly
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon edible pearl dust or shimmer dust
  • 2 tablespoons edible glitter assorted colors
  • 1 drop clear or neutral gel food coloring optional

Equipment

  • Two 8-inch round cake pans
  • Parchment paper for lining
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • Offset spatula
  • Cake turntable or flat plate
  • Toothpicks
  • Wire cooling racks
  • Serrated cake knife
  • Small paintbrush or spray bottle

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
  3. Sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sea salt into a large mixing bowl.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and melted butter until smooth.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition.
  6. Stir in the vanilla extract and optional gel food coloring until well mixed.
  7. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, folding gently.
  8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  9. Bake for 26 to 28 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  11. In a bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar.
  12. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
  13. Level the tops of the cooled cake layers with a serrated knife.
  14. Place the first layer on a serving plate, spreading a layer of frosting on top.
  15. Top with the second layer and apply a crumb coat of frosting around the cake.
  16. Apply a thicker layer of frosting to the top and sides, smoothing as desired.
  17. Sprinkle edible pearl dust and glitter over the frosted cake.
  18. Refrigerate the finished cake for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

This cake is perfect for celebrations and can be customized with different colors and flavors.