Description
A stunning Black and Gold Capricorn Constellation Cake that is perfect for celebrations and impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Black food coloring
- Gold edible glitter
- Gold fondant for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add black food coloring until the desired color is achieved.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost with your favorite black frosting and decorate with gold edible glitter and fondant to create the Capricorn constellation.
Notes
- Ensure the cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Use a star-shaped cutter for fondant decorations to represent stars.
- Store the cake in a cool place to maintain its shape and decorations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg