Floral basket weave cake

🌸🎂. This design is often used for special occasions like birthdays, weddings, or anniversaries due to its intricate and visually appealing pattern.

Here is a basic recipe for a floral basket weave cake🌸🎂:

Ingredients:
8 oz unsalted butter (softened)
8 oz granulated sugar
4 large eggs (approximately 7 oz)
8 oz self-raising flour
2 oz milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Food coloring for the flowers
Additional buttercream or fondant for decorations

For the Buttercream:
16 oz unsalted butter (softened)
32 oz powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2-4 oz milk (as needed for consistency)
Food coloring for basket weave and flowers

Instructions:

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.

2.In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
.Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

4.Fold in the flour alternately with the milk, mixing until just incorporated.

5.Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.

6.Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7.Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely…..

For the Buttercream:

1.In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy.

2.Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth.

3.Beat in the vanilla extract and enough milk to achieve a spreadable consistency.

4.Divide the buttercream and tint each portion with food coloring as needed for the basket weave and flower decorations.

+To Assemble:

1.Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of buttercream on top.

2.Place the second cake layer on top and cover the entire cake with a thin layer of buttercream (crumb coat). Chill for 30 minutes.

3.Apply a final layer of buttercream and smooth the surface.

4.Use a piping bag fitted with a basket weave tip to create the basket weave pattern on the sides of the cake.

5.Use additional colored buttercream or fondant to create the flowers and other decorations on top of the cake. Add edible pearls or other elements as desired.

5.Use additional colored buttercream or fondant to create the flowers and other decorations on top of the cake. Add edible pearls or other elements as desired.