Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring gel
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring gels (blue, green, purple) for Avatar accents
- Edible glitter or shimmer for magical effects
- Dark chocolate or fondant for themed decorations
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.
- Divide batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
- To make frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla. Set aside.
- Assemble the cake: place one layer on a serving plate, spread with frosting, add second layer, and apply crumb coat. Chill for 30 mins.
- Decorate with Avatar-themed accents using food coloring gels and edible decorations. Add glitter for a magical effect.
Notes
- Use high-quality red gel food coloring for the most vibrant hue.
- Chill the cake to set the frosting before decorating extensively.
- Decorate with edible glitter and themed toppers to enhance the Pandora-inspired aesthetic.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Inspired by Avatar
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430 Kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg