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Eiffel Tower Wedding Cake |
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- 16 x 16 x 2-inch square
cake pan
- 10 x 10 x 2-inch square
cake pan
- 6 x 6 x 2-inch square
cake pan
- 15 two-layer-size French
Vanilla cake mixes
- Instant espresso powder
- 16 x 16- 10 x 10-, and 6
x 6-inch pieces of 1/4-inch-thick clear
Plexiglas (from a hardware store; have it
cut to size)
- 2 recipes Chocolate
Filling (see page
2)
- 3 recipes Cream Frosting
(see page 2)
- 8 white plastic dowels
- Large decorating bag
fitted with coupler and large basket-weave
tip
- Eiffel Tower cake topper
- Edible roses and rose
petals
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Instructions:
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Each
tier consists of 3 baked cakes.
Adding 1 tablespoon espresso powder for each mix, prepare 3
cake mixes for each 16-inch cake (9 mixes total); prepare 2
cake mixes for one 10-inch and one 6-inch cake (6 mixes
total).
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Bake
16-inch cakes, one at a time, in a 325 degree F oven for 40
to 45 minutes. Bake one 10-inch and one 6-inch cake at the
same time according to the package directions.
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To
assemble first tier, stack the
three 16-inch cakes on the 16-inch Plexiglas square,
spreading Chocolate Filling between cakes (use about 6 cups
total). Repeat with remaining cakes on Plexiglas pieces,
using 2 cups filling for the 10-inch cakes and 1 1/2 cups
filling for the 6-inch cakes.
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Carefully trim the edges of tiers to slant.
Using a serrated knife, cut at an angle from about 1 inch
from top edge of each tier toward bottom. Do this on all 4
sides of each tier. Use any remaining filling to fill in
gaps between cake layers and to thinly cover cut surfaces of
cakes. Cover tiers and refrigerate until ready to decorate.
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To
decorate, generously spread sides
and top of each tier with Cream Frosting. Sides should be as
smooth and straight as possible. Insert dowels into the
bottom 2 tiers to support the stacking. Cover tiers and
refrigerate until ready to transport.
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Stack
tiers on-site. Pipe angled lines
on cake as shown in photo using Cream Frosting and a large
basket-weave tip. Pipe all edges of tiers with a zigzag
border. Place Eiffel Towel cake topper on cake. Finish cake
with roses and rose petals as desired.
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