Fault Line Cake with Exposed Filling and Flowers
A stunning layered cake with a dramatic 'fault line' effect revealing a vibrant filling and edible flowers, perfect for special occasions. This showstopper dessert combines smooth buttercream with a rustic, artistic reveal.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar for frosting
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter for frosting, room temperature
- 1 cup raspberry jam for filling
- 0.5 cup fresh edible flowers for decoration
Notes
Storage: Keep the cake covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving. Make-Ahead: Bake the cake layers and make the frosting up to 2 days in advance; assemble on the day of serving. Variations: Substitute raspberry jam with lemon curd or chocolate ganache for the filling. Use buttercream in different colors for the frosting. Serving Suggestion: Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.