Tropical Toucan Delight Cake
Indulge in the vibrant flavors and whimsical design of the Tropical Toucan Delight Cake. Perfect for celebrations, this stunning dessert combines layers of moist vanilla cake with colorful buttercream, delightful sprinkles, and an adorable toucan design. Featuring layers of whimsical cookie toppings, this cake is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. With intricate decorations and a playful aspect, it’s sure to impress at any gathering, bringing smiles and sweet memories to your table.
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Servings
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Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
Roxstarbakes Cut out Sugar Cookie
to taste (As per the linked recipe for cookie shapes)
Roxstarbakes Swiss Meringue Buttercream
as needed (Prepare according to the linked recipe)
Magnolia Bakery's Vanilla Birthday Cake and Frosting
as needed (Prepare according to the linked recipe)
Confectioners' Sugar
3 cups (Sifted)
Meringue Powder
2 tablespoons (Mixed with warm water as needed)
Warm Water
1/4-1/2 cup (To achieve desired consistency for royal icing)
Instructions
1
Prepare all ingredients ahead of time, including five 6-inch layers of vanilla cake tinted pink, a 2.5-inch round cookie cutter, vibrant buttercream in at least two colors, sprinkles, sugar cookie dough, and royal icing in matching colors. Make sure to have wafer paper designs, A4 paper for templates, toothpicks, an angled palette knife, and an Exacto knife ready.
2
Start by making your sugar cookie toppings to allow royal icing to dry fully. Use the halved sugar cookie recipe to create your desired shapes, letting them cool before icing.
3
To assemble the cake, take four of the 6-inch vanilla cakes and use the round cookie cutter to cut a hole in the center of each. Layer them with a generous amount of Swiss meringue buttercream in between each layer, making sure to stack them evenly.
4
Once stacked, fill the center cavity of the cake with sprinkles—don't be shy, more sprinkles mean more fun! Place the last layer on top to seal in the goodies and then apply a crumb coat to the entire cake.
5
Chill the cake in the refrigerator for optimal frosting consistency while you prepare the toucan design. Print your chosen toucan template onto edible wafer paper and use the Exacto knife to carefully cut it out.
6
To decorate, take the chilled cake and place your A4 shape templates against it. Using a toothpick, trace the outline of the shapes onto the cake. Fill them with the second color of buttercream and smooth with the angled palette knife from the edges inward.
7
Finally, carefully position your wafer paper toucan on top of the cake as the crowning touch. This step is crucial—avoid excess heat and moisture to keep the decoration intact. Your Tropical Toucan Delight Cake is now ready to impress!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tropical Toucan Delight Cake?
The Tropical Toucan Delight Cake is a vibrant dessert featuring five layers of moist pink vanilla cake, colorful buttercream, a hidden sprinkle center, and an edible toucan design.
How many cake layers are required for this recipe?
The recipe requires five 6-inch layers of vanilla cake.
What color should the vanilla cake layers be?
The cake layers should be tinted pink to match the whimsical tropical theme.
What size cookie cutter is used to create the center cavity?
A 2.5-inch round cookie cutter is used to cut holes in the center of the cake layers.
How many cake layers get a hole cut in the center?
Four of the five cake layers should have a hole cut in the center.
What is used to fill the center cavity of the cake?
The center cavity is filled with sprinkles to create a surprise element when the cake is sliced.
Which layer seals the sprinkles inside the cake?
The fifth and final cake layer, which does not have a hole, is placed on top to seal the sprinkles inside.
What type of frosting is used for layering and the crumb coat?
Swiss meringue buttercream is used to layer the cake and provide the initial crumb coat.
How do you prepare the sugar cookie toppings?
Use sugar cookie dough to cut out desired shapes, bake them, and then ice them with royal icing, allowing them to dry fully before use.
What are the ingredients for the royal icing?
The royal icing consists of 3 cups of sifted confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons of meringue powder, and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of warm water.
How do you create the toucan design?
The toucan design is printed on edible wafer paper and then carefully cut out using an Exacto knife.
What is the purpose of chilling the cake after the crumb coat?
Chilling the cake ensures the frosting has an optimal consistency for tracing designs and applying the final layer of buttercream.
How are the decorative shapes transferred to the cake surface?
A4 shape templates are placed against the chilled cake, and their outlines are traced onto the frosting using a toothpick.
What tool is used to smooth the colored buttercream inside the designs?
An angled palette knife is used to smooth the buttercream from the edges inward within the traced shapes.
Where is the wafer paper toucan placed?
The wafer paper toucan is placed on top of the cake as the final crowning touch.
How can I prevent the wafer paper from being damaged?
To keep the decoration intact, avoid exposing the wafer paper to excess heat and moisture.
What base cake recipe is recommended?
The recipe suggests using Magnolia Bakery's Vanilla Birthday Cake and Frosting recipe.
What is the suggested cookie recipe for the toppings?
The recipe recommends using Roxstarbakes Cut out Sugar Cookies.
How many colors of buttercream are needed for the decoration?
The instructions recommend having vibrant buttercream in at least two different colors.
What consistency should the royal icing be?
The consistency should be adjusted by adding warm water until it is suitable for icing the sugar cookie shapes.
What tools are needed for cutting the wafer paper?
An Exacto knife is required for the intricate cutting of the wafer paper toucan.
What type of paper is used for the shape templates?
Standard A4 paper is used to create the templates for the shapes traced onto the cake.
Is this cake suitable for birthday celebrations?
Yes, its playful design and hidden sprinkle center make it perfect for birthdays and other celebrations.
How many ingredients are listed in the recipe?
The recipe lists 6 main ingredient components, including cake bases and icing supplies.
What is the specific diameter of the cake layers?
The cake layers should be 6 inches in diameter.
Can I use different types of sprinkles?
Yes, you can use any variety of sprinkles to fill the center cavity of the cake.
What is the first step in the assembly process?
The first step is preparing the sugar cookie toppings to allow time for the royal icing to dry.
How is the buttercream applied to the traced outlines?
Fill the traced shapes with a second color of buttercream and smooth them with a palette knife.
Why is a toothpick used in the decoration process?
A toothpick is used to trace the outlines of the A4 templates into the chilled crumb coat.
What makes the Tropical Toucan Delight Cake unique?
Its combination of pink layers, a surprise sprinkle-filled center, and custom edible wafer paper decorations makes it unique.