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
Total cost:$15.95
Per serving:$1.00
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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