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Pumpkin Candle-Shaped Cake (Autumn Layer Cake)

Recipe by Once Upon a Pastry

A moist spiced pumpkin cake, built in several layers and topped with mascarpone whipped cream, decorated with white chocolate drizzles for a perfect candle effect for Halloween or autumn.

MediumFrenchServes 16

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Source Video
1h 51m
Prep
1h 5m
Cook
21m
Cleanup
3h 17m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$15.95
Total cost
$1.00
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Fold in the whipped egg whites gently to keep the cake light.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Smooth with the acrylic disc to obtain a perfectly flat surface.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven (180 °C).
  • Boiling syrup can cause burns; handle with care.
  • Melted chocolate is very hot; avoid any skin contact.

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