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Birthday Cake for Little Boy – Race Track Theme

Recipe by Cooking Love Soulef

A simple yet spectacular birthday cake for a 5‑year‑old boy, made with a moist sponge, whipped dark chocolate ganache, a demerara and vanilla scented syrup, and decorated with black and gray fondant forming a race track and the number 5. Ideal for children's parties, this cake consists of 4 sponge discs, a generous layer of ganache and a glossy, colorful finish.

MediumFrenchServes 10

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Source Video
2h 5m
Prep
20m
Cook
17m
Cleanup
2h 42m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$21.50
Per serving:$2.15

Critical Success Points

  • Prepare the flavored syrup
  • Soak the sponge cake discs
  • Roll out the white fondant
  • Cover the cake with fondant
  • Glue the black squares to form the circuit
  • Place the number 5 on the cake

Safety Warnings

  • Boiling syrup can cause severe burns
  • Handle hot chocolate carefully to avoid splatters
  • Use the pizza cutter carefully to avoid cuts

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