Vibrant Frida Kahlo Celebration Cake
Honor the remarkable legacy of Frida Kahlo with this stunning and vibrant tiered cake, inspired by her bold use of color and intricate artistry. This multi-layer masterpiece features beautifully colored cake layers that echo the rich heritage of Mexico, along with a luscious strawberry-mango buttercream filling. Each slice reveals a kaleidoscope of colors that celebrates not only the art of baking but also the indomitable spirit of one of the greatest artists in history. Perfect for any gathering, this cake promises to be a showstopper at both parties and intimate celebrations, leaving everyone in awe of its beauty and taste.
20
Servings
300
Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
Egg Whites
6 large (at room temperature)
Whole Eggs
2 large (at room temperature)
Whole Milk
2 cups (at room temperature, divided)
Vanilla Extract
3 tablespoons (pure or imitation)
Cake Flour
6 cups (sifted)
Granulated Sugar
3 cups (standard)
Whole Powdered Milk
1/3 cup (optional)
Baking Powder
2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons (standard)
Fine Salt
2 teaspoons (standard)
Unsalted Butter
1 1/2 cups (at room temperature)
Milkmoon Meringue Buttercream
14 cups (for frosting)
Freeze Dried Mango
1 (48 g) bag (to be powdered)
Freeze Dried Strawberries
1 (34 g) bag (to be powdered)
Lemon Extract
1 teaspoon (optional)
Instructions
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1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly prepare your 6-inch round cake pans by greasing them with shortening, lining with parchment paper, greasing the parchment, and dusting with flour.
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2. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg whites, whole eggs, 1/2 cup of milk, and vanilla extract until combined. Set aside.
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3. In a stand mixer, combine cake flour, granulated sugar, optional powdered milk, baking powder, and fine salt. Mix on low speed until evenly combined.
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4. Add the unsalted butter to the dry mixture and mix on low speed until crumbly, about 20 seconds. Gradually add in the remaining 1 1/2 cups of milk in half-cup increments, mixing on low speed until fully combined. Increase to medium speed for 1 minute to aerate the batter.
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5. Slowly add the egg mixture in three parts, ensuring full incorporation between each addition. Beat for another 20 seconds until a homogeneous batter forms.
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6. Divide the batter into four bowls: one with 5 cups for blue, and three with 2 cups each for pink, purple, and orange. Color the batters using gel food coloring until vibrant.
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7. Bake each layer. If using 2-5 pans, bake accordingly. Start with the blue layers, then the pink and purple, swirling the mixture in the pans for a marbled effect. Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
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8. Allow cakes to cool completely, then refrigerate them for at least 3-4 hours before slicing and leveling.
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9. Prepare the Milkmoon Meringue Buttercream, reserving 5 cups for filling. Blend freeze-dried fruit into a powder and fold into the reserved buttercream for a fruity flavor.
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10. Trim the domes off the cooled cakes for even layering. Torte the layers for a minimalist approach if desired.
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11. Start stacking the layers on a cake drum, spreading a thin layer of strawberry-mango buttercream between each layer, and refrigerate until set.
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12. Frost the entire cake with the prepared blue buttercream, smoothing the sides and top.
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13. Pipe colorful buttercream flowers and leaves on the top of the cake and use leftover buttercream for decorative painting on the sides.
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14. Finally, slice the cake and serve to reveal the beautiful layers, while enjoying a delicious tribute to Frida Kahlo.
Nutrition Information
40g
Carbs
3.75g
Protein
0.4g
Fiber
125mg
Sodium
60mg
Cholesterol
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the inspiration behind the Vibrant Frida Kahlo Celebration Cake?
The cake is inspired by the bold use of color, intricate artistry, and the remarkable legacy of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
How many servings does this cake recipe yield?
This recipe is designed to yield 20 servings.
What is the calorie count per serving for this cake?
Each serving of the Vibrant Frida Kahlo Celebration Cake contains approximately 300 calories.
At what temperature should the oven be preheated?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
What size cake pans are required for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 6-inch round cake pans.
How should the cake pans be prepared before baking?
Grease the pans with shortening, line them with parchment paper, grease the parchment, and then dust the surface with flour.
What ingredients are combined in the initial egg mixture?
The mixture includes 6 egg whites, 2 whole eggs, 1/2 cup of milk, and 3 tablespoons of vanilla extract.
What dry ingredients are needed for the cake batter?
The dry ingredients include 6 cups of sifted cake flour, 3 cups of granulated sugar, 1/3 cup of whole powdered milk (optional), 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 2 teaspoons of fine salt.
How is the butter added to the cake batter?
Add 1.5 cups of room temperature unsalted butter to the dry mixture and mix on low speed until it becomes crumbly, about 20 seconds.
How do you aerate the cake batter?
After adding the milk to the flour and butter mixture, increase the mixer speed to medium for 1 minute to aerate the batter.
In how many parts should the egg mixture be added to the batter?
The egg mixture should be added slowly in three separate parts, ensuring full incorporation between each addition.
How should the batter be divided for coloring?
Divide the batter into four bowls: one bowl with 5 cups of batter for blue, and three bowls with 2 cups each for pink, purple, and orange.
What type of food coloring is recommended for this cake?
Gel food coloring is recommended to achieve the vibrant colors necessary for the Frida Kahlo theme.
How do you achieve a marbled effect in the cake layers?
Swirl the different colored mixtures together in the cake pans before baking to create a marbled appearance.
What is the baking time for the cake layers?
Bake the layers for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Why is it important to refrigerate the cakes after cooling?
Refrigerating the cakes for 3-4 hours makes them easier to slice, level, and torte without crumbling.
What kind of buttercream is used for the frosting?
The recipe uses 14 cups of Milkmoon Meringue Buttercream.
How do you make the strawberry-mango buttercream filling?
Blend freeze-dried mango and strawberries into a powder and fold it into 5 cups of the reserved buttercream.
Is the lemon extract mandatory in this recipe?
No, the lemon extract is optional and can be added for extra flavor.
How do you prepare the cake layers for stacking?
Trim the domes off the cooled cakes to ensure even layering and torte them if a minimalist layer look is desired.
What is the first step in assembling the cake?
Start stacking the layers on a cake drum, spreading a thin layer of the strawberry-mango buttercream between each layer.
What color should the exterior frosting be?
The entire exterior of the cake should be frosted with the prepared blue buttercream.
How is the top of the cake decorated?
Pipe colorful buttercream flowers and leaves on top of the cake for an artistic finish.
What can be done with leftover buttercream?
Leftover buttercream can be used for decorative painting on the sides of the cake.
How much protein is in each serving of this cake?
Each serving contains approximately 3.75g of protein.
What is the carbohydrate content per serving?
There are 40g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much sodium is in one serving of the cake?
Each serving contains 125mg of sodium.
Can I use imitation vanilla extract for this recipe?
Yes, the recipe allows for either pure or imitation vanilla extract.
What is the fiber content per serving?
Each serving provides 0.4g of fiber.
What is the cholesterol level per serving?
There is 60mg of cholesterol per serving.