INGREDIENTS
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Buttercream frosting (for crumb coat and decoration)
- Edible metallic paint (gold, silver, or rose gold)
- Edible glitter (optional for extra shine)
- Fondant (white or color of choice)
- Fresh flowers or sugar flowers for decoration
- Gold leaf (optional for extra metallic shine)
Recipe
- Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
- - Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line your cake pans with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- - In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Step 3: Cream Butter & Sugar
- - Beat together butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- - Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients & Milk
- - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until smooth.
- Step 5: Bake the Cakes
- - Divide the batter between your prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- - Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
- Step 6: Apply Crumb Coat
- - Once the cakes are cool, apply a thin layer of buttercream to seal in any crumbs.
- - Chill the cake in the fridge for about 30 minutes to set the crumb coat.
- Step 7: Fondant Covering
- - Roll out your fondant to a thickness of about 1/8 inch and gently drape it over each tier of the cake.
- - Smooth it out, trimming any excess fondant.
- Step 8: Metallic Decoration
- - Using a food-safe brush, apply the edible metallic paint (gold, silver, or rose gold) to the fondant-covered cake.
- - You can use different metallic colors for each tier or a uniform metallic finish.
- - If desired, add edible glitter to the cake for extra shine and glam.
- Step 9: Additional Decorations
- - Add gold leaf for an extra luxurious metallic effect, or use metallic ribbons around the base of each tier.
- - Decorate with fresh flowers or sugar flowers. Opt for neutral or complementary colors to the metallic sheen for a harmonious look.
- Step 10: Assemble the Cake
- - Stack the tiers on a sturdy cake stand, ensuring each layer is properly supported with dowels or cake supports.
- Step 11: Serve & Enjoy
- - Serve the cake at room temperature for best flavor and texture. This metallic wedding cake is sure to impress!