Birthday Package Recipe
9 Layer Cake, Cowboy Hat & Bandana
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Ingredients
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Cake Layers
Frosting
Decoration
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cake Batter
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 2
- 3
Gradually stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 4
Divide the batter evenly between 9 greased and floured round cake pans.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- 8
Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream, beating until light and fluffy.
- 9
Mix in vanilla extract and food coloring if desired until well combined.
Assemble and Decorate
- 10
Layer the Cake
Place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread frosting evenly over the top.
- 11
Repeat with remaining layers, stacking them on top of each other, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 12
Decorate the top with the cowboy hat cake topper and place the bandana around the base of the cake.