Columbia Cafe Logo Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Layer
Decorative Topping
Method
Baking Base Layer
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk them together to ensure even distribution.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- 5
Bake the Base Layer
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Base Layer
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorating the Cake
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Gradually add the heavy cream and mix until you achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- 8
Color the Frosting
Divide the frosting into two bowls. In one bowl, add blue food coloring and mix until well blended. In the other bowl, add red food coloring and mix until well combined.
- 9
Frost the Base
Once the cake has cooled completely, spread a layer of the chocolate frosting over the top of the cake.
- 10
Decorate with Colors
Using a piping bag or a spoon, add the blue and red frosting to create the Columbia Cafe logo design on top of the cake. Be creative and replicate your logo as best as you can.
- 11
Final Touches
Let the decorated cake sit for about 10 minutes to allow the frosting to set before serving.