Melted Candle Cake
Begin by preparing the layer cake. Add a dollop of buttercream to the center of the turntable cake stand & place one of the prepared cakes on top. Spread the top with an even layer of buttercream & top with second layer of cake. Repeat with remaining cake. Crumb coat the cake with the prepared buttercream & chill for 30 minutes. Add the final layer of buttercream & smooth out the sides using a bench scraper. Chill for an additional 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- Bake Good’s Christmas Vanilla Bean Butter Cake, baked & trimmed into 3 6-inch layer cakes
- Bake Good’s American Buttercream Frosting
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 small candle, to decorate
Method
Begin by preparing the layer cake. Add a dollop of buttercream to the center of the turntable cake stand & place one of the prepared cakes on top. Spread the top with an even layer of buttercream & top with second layer of cake. Repeat with remaining cake.
Crumb coat the cake with the prepared buttercream & chill for 30 minutes. Add the final layer of buttercream & smooth out the sides using a bench scraper. Chill for an additional 30 minutes.
Heat cream until hot to touch, but do not boil. In a small glass bowl add the chocolate chips & pour over the hot cream. Stir until chocolate is fully incorporated into the cream & transfer to a squeeze bottle. Let stand for 15 minutes at room temperature to chill slightly.
Drip the chocolate mixture down the top & sides of the cake, working in layers. Refrigerate the cake after each layer to allow the ganache to fully harden. Repeat until you have 6 to 8 layers of the dripped ganache. Add a candle in the center & gently press down into the cake.
When ready to serve, light candle & enjoy!
