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Heaven scent cake Recipes |
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Ingredients (serves 30)
1 round 25cm orange cake (See related recipes and the orange cake variation)
1 round 20cm orange cake (See related recipes and the orange cake variation)
2 quantities easy butter icing (See the related recipe)
3 stems fresh pink hyacinths, trimmed
3 stems fresh blue hyacinths, trimmed
3 stems fresh purple hyacinths, trimmed
50cm 2.5cm-wide ribbon
Method
To assemble cake, use a serrated knife to trim the top of both cakes to even the surface. Split each cake in half horizontally.
Place top layer of the larger cake up-side-down on a serving plate. Spread the top with a 1cm-thick layer of icing. Top with the remaining cake layer. Spread the top and sides with the icing, smoothing with a spatula or round-bladed knife.
Place the top layer of the smaller cake upside-down in the centre of the larger iced cake. Spread the top with a 1cm-thick layer of the icing. Top with the remaining cake layer. Spread the top and sides of the cake with the icing, using a spatula or round-bladed knife to create swirls on the surface.
To decorate the cake, arrange the hyacinths in a small posy and tie the stems with ribbon to secure. Place the posy on top of the cake. Pick off a few small blooms and place them on the cake's middle layer and base.
Notes & tips
This two-tier cake, with its simple decoration of flowers, is ideal for a wedding, anniversary, christening or special birthday. |
