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Tree Stump Cake

A whimsical and delicious cake designed to resemble a tree stump, perfect for nature-themed celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk
Decoration
  • 1 cup chocolate shavings for bark
  • 1 cup marzipan shaped into mushrooms or leaves
  • 1 tbsp green food coloring for leaves

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the egg, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in boiling water until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool.
Make the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until smooth.
  3. Add vanilla extract and milk, mixing until the desired consistency is reached.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Level the cooled cakes and stack them on a cake stand.
  2. Frost the top and sides of the cake with chocolate frosting.
  3. Use the offset spatula to create bark-like textures on the frosting.
  4. Decorate with chocolate shavings and marzipan mushrooms or leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for birthdays or any celebration with a nature theme. Customize decorations as desired.

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