Tarta de sirena

Ingredientes

• 3 cups cake flour (Sifted for fluffiness)
• 1 cup unsalted butter (Softened at room temperature)
• 2 cups sugar (Granulated)
• 5 large eggs (Room temperature)
• 1 tbsp food coloring (Aquatic tones like teal and lavender)
• 4 cups buttercream (For decorating and frosting)
• 1 package fondant (For shaping decorations)
• 2 tbsp edible glitter (For finishing touches)
• 1 can metallic spray (For added sparkle)
• candy pearls (For decoration)

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Preparation ---

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the cake pans.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, combine cake flour, sugar, and eggs. Mix well.

4. 4

   Divide the batter into separate bowls and tint each portion with food coloring.

5. 5

   --- Baking ---

6. 6

   Pour the batter into greased cake pans and bake for 25 minutes.

7. 7

   Once baked, let the layers cool completely.

8. 8

   --- Layering and Frosting ---

9. 9

   Spread a thin layer of buttercream between the cooled cake layers.

10. 10

    Apply a crumb coat and refrigerate to set before applying the final frosting layer.

11. 11

    --- Decorating ---

12. 12

    Use a fondant mold to create mermaid tails and shells. Dust with edible glitter.

13. 13

    Decorate the cake with blue buttercream at the base to resemble waves.

14. 14

    Add candy pearls to mimic bubbles and a touch of spun sugar for whimsy.