Description
Indulge in the exquisite beauty and flavors of Hydrangea Cakes! These delightful miniature cakes are designed to resemble blooming hydrangea flowers, making them a stunning centerpiece for any celebration, from birthdays to weddings. The vibrant colors and delicious taste will surely impress your guests. Best of all, creating these edible flowers is a fun and rewarding experience that brings friends and family together in the kitchen. With easy-to-follow steps, you can customize flavors and colors, ensuring each cake is uniquely yours. Embrace the art of baking with this captivating recipe!
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz granulated sugar
- 10.5 oz cake flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 4 fl oz egg whites
- 8 fl oz milk
- 1 TBSP vanilla extract
- 6 oz unsalted butter
- Assorted gel food coloring (e.g., Electric Purple, Regal Purple, Sky Blue, Soft Pink)
- For frosting: 6 fl oz liquid egg whites, 24 oz powdered sugar, 24 oz unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and prepare miniature cake pans by greasing and dusting with flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add egg whites, milk, and vanilla; mix well.
- Combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.
- Divide batter into bowls; tint with gel food coloring.
- Fill prepared pans with alternating colored batter and swirl gently.
- Bake for 30โ35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake pop - approx. 45g
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use high-quality gel food coloring for vibrant results. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Consider adding lemon zest or almond extract for flavor variations.