Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Cream cheese frosting (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, combine the vegetable oil, eggs, buttermilk, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Level the cakes if necessary, then spread a layer of cream cheese frosting between the layers.
- Stack the layers and ice the entire cake with a smooth coat of frosting.
- To create the Sith Holocron shape, carve the cake into a cube with beveled edges using a sharp knife or cake sculpting tools.
- Decorate with red and black fondant or icing to mimic Sith Holocron textures, adding geometric patterns and symbols for detail.
- Enhance the decoration with edible metallic paints or gels for an authentic Sith Holocron look.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and authentic buttermilk for best flavor.
- Ensure the cakes are completely cooled before decorating to prevent frosting melting.
- For a more realistic Sith Holocron appearance, add metallic accents and Star Wars symbols with fondant or edible paints.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking & Decorating
- Cuisine: Star Wars Themed
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
