Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Food-safe colored batter or candy (consider edible gels or colored chocolates)
- Optional: edible glitter or themed decorations, like mini swords or wands for extra flair
- Round cake pans (8-inch typically)
- Butter or non-stick spray
- Cooling racks
- Decorative frosting and themed toppings
- Cake leveler for even layers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the cake pans thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour a portion of the batter into the prepared pans, then carefully add your surprise element — a small piping of colored batter, edible glitter, or candies in the center. Cover with more batter to conceal the surprise completely.
- Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- If cakes are domed, level them with a cake leveler.
- Place the first layer on your serving plate, spread a layer of frosting, then top with the second layer. Repeat if making a multi-tiered cake.
- Apply a crumb coat and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Decorate with themed frosting and toppers to match the Witcher aesthetic.
Notes
- Carefully embed the surprise in the center of the batter to ensure it stays hidden during baking.
- Use food-safe edible glitter or decorations to enhance the thematic appearance.
- Let the cake cool completely before decorating to prevent melting the frosting or decorations.
- Cover and store at room temperature or refrigerate if decorated with perishable toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fantasy-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
