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Capricorn Earl Grey Cake

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By Betty Crocker Contributor
Updated Sep 14, 2024
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Welcome to the culinary embodiment of your zodiac traits in a delicious birthday cake! Visually relying on a light gray frosting, the Earl Grey cake shows a grounded practicality that’s also refined and elegant. The piped frosting is an excellent example of a Capricorn’s meticulous attention to detail and structure. From a flavor perspective, we recognized the love of tradition and consistency this zodiac sign values, and chose the most classic of drinks, an Earl Grey tea. This birthday cake’s subtle floral notes and touch of sophistication delights the senses while being sensible and attainable. It’s sure to leave a lasting impression as you savor the moments of celebrating you!

Capricorn Earl Grey Cake

  • Prep Time 45 min
  • Total 2 hr 0 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

Cake

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

  • 3 cups (6 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 9 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • Gray food gel

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease bottom of 2 8” round pans.
  • Step 
    2
    In a large mixing bowl beat the cake mix, tea, tea leaves, vegetable oil, and eggs with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined.
  • Step 
    3
    Divide the batter evenly between the pans. Bake 26 to 31 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Step 
    4
    In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and salt with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth.
  • Step 
    5
    Add in the vanilla extract and heavy cream and beat until combined.
  • Step 
    6
    Increase speed to medium and beat until fluffy.
  • Step 
    7
    Set aside 4 cups of buttercream frosting. Tint 2 cups dark gray by adding food gel a few drops at a time and stirring between each addition until the desired color is reached. Leave 2 cups white.
  • Step 
    8
    Tint the remaining buttercream frosting light gray by adding food gel a few drops at a time and stirring between each addition until the desired color is reached.
  • Step 
    9
    Frost cake as desired.

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