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Robin Egg Snack Cake with Speckled Blue Frosting Recipe

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This delightful Robin Egg Snack Cake features a moist, fluffy cake made with cake flour, egg whites, and sour cream, topped with a smooth, light blue speckled frosting. Perfect as a whimsical treat for any occasion, the cake is decorated with delicate chocolate speckles created using a paintbrush flicking technique, making it as beautiful to look at as it is delicious to eat.

Ingredients

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For the Cake

  • 1 1/4 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 7/8 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 egg whites, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 ounces whole milk, room temperature

For the Frosting

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon whole milk
  • 1 drop light blue gel food coloring
  • 3/4 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure these are evenly distributed.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, beat the butter on high speed for about one minute until smooth and creamy. Add the granulated sugar and continue beating on high speed for 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate egg whites: Add the egg whites to the mixer bowl and beat on high speed until the mixture is fully combined and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
  5. Add sour cream and vanilla: Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until fully combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing.
  6. Add dry ingredients: Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually mix in the whisked dry ingredients just until incorporated, careful not to overmix.
  7. Incorporate milk: While keeping the mixer on low speed, slowly add the milk and stir just until combined, resulting in a smooth batter.
  8. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top of the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the frosting: Beat butter in a stand or hand mixer bowl until smooth. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt, mixing well. Slowly add confectioners’ sugar one cup at a time, beating at medium speed and scraping the bowl often. Once all sugar has been added, the frosting will appear dry; then, add milk and beat on high speed until light and fluffy.
  10. Add color to frosting: Add one drop of light blue gel food coloring and beat until evenly combined. Add more coloring if needed to achieve desired blue shade.
  11. Remove cake from pan: Carefully lift the cake out of the pan by the edges of the parchment paper.
  12. Frost the cake: Spread the blue frosting generously over the top of the cooled cake.
  13. Make chocolate speckles: In a small bowl, whisk together unsweetened cocoa powder and vanilla extract until smooth.
  14. Flick speckles onto cake: Dip the bristles of a clean stiff-bristled paintbrush into the chocolate mixture. Hold the brush over the frosted cake and use your finger to pull back and release the bristles, flicking chocolate speckles onto the frosting for a speckled effect.
  15. Serve: Slice the cake into 9 squares and serve as a charming and delicious snack cake.

Notes

  • Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature to guarantee a smooth batter and frosting consistency.
  • Use a light hand when adding blue gel food coloring to avoid overpowering the frosting color.
  • The speckling technique can be done with a clean stiff paintbrush or a similar tool dedicated to food use.
  • Store the cake covered in the refrigerator; bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor.
  • This cake is best enjoyed within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.

Keywords: Robin Egg Cake, Snack Cake, Speckled Frosting, Blue Frosting, Chocolate Speckles, Easter Cake, Party Cake, Moist Cake

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