24 Karat Cake

The 24 Karat Cake gets its name from the edible gold leaf used to decorate the cake, giving it a luxurious and extravagant appearance.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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24 Karat Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 10 Calories: 4500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 cup Granulated sugar
• 4 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 10 sheet Edible gold leaf
• 1 cup Cream cheese
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 cup Heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
9. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
10. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining cream cheese mixture.
11. Carefully place the edible gold leaf on the cake, creating a decorative pattern.
12. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 40g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.