Are you looking for an original idea for the next children's birthday party or your Halloween party? Then this fluffy monster cake from the Varoma is just the thing! The cake is steamed, which keeps it super moist and prevents it from burning. With its bright green icing and funny marzipan eyes, it is guaranteed to delight guests of all ages.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 200 g sugar
- 180 g flour
- 150 g margarine
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 50 g cocoa for baking
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 65 g milk
- 65 g boiling water
For the decoration
- 125 g powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp water
- Food coloring green
- Marzipan paste
- chocolate drops
And this is how it works
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Place the vanilla sugar, sugar, salt and margarine in the mixing bowl. Start the food processor: Mix for 1 minute / speed 5 until frothy |
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Push the mixture down with the spatula, e.g. with the practical WunderSpatel from Wundermix. Start the food processor: 1 minute / speed 5, gradually adding the eggs through the lid opening |
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Add the flour, cocoa, milk and baking powder. Start the food processor: Mix for 20 seconds / speed 5 |
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Add the boiling water. Start the food processor: Stir in for 10 seconds at speed 5 |
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Now pour the batter into a greased springform pan that fits into the Varoma. Cover with cling film and place in the Varoma. Clean the mixing bowl and pour in 1000 g water. Start the food processor: Steam for 60 minutes / Varoma / level 1 After the time has elapsed springform pan set aside with the aid of an oven glove and only turn out onto a plate after waiting 15 minutes. |
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For the icing, mix the powdered sugar with water until you have a thick mixture. Add food coloring until you get a bright green shade (or any other desired color). |
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Spread the icing evenly over the cake and finish by decorating with the marzipan shaped into balls with the chocolate drops as eyes. |
WUNDERMIX ACCESSORIES USED
- The Springform pan for the steamer attachment fits perfectly and comes with two different bases
- The WunderSpatel makes it easier for you to empty the dough from the mixing bowl
Baking in the Varoma? It works!
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Baking in a Varoma offers many advantages: The cake is particularly moist as it is cooked in steam and doesn't dry out or burn. Make sure to use the springform pan (e.g. the Springform pan for the Varoma from Wundermix) well to keep condensation out, otherwise the dough could become rubbery. Cling film is best for this. Also ideal for baking in the Varoma is the Gugelix from Wundermix. You can use it to conjure up six mini Bundt cakes in the Varoma in no time at all. |
How do I use food coloring when baking colorful cakes?
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Baking with food coloring gives your creations that little bit extra. Whether it's colorful cakes, cupcakes or cookies - you can achieve great effects with just a few drops of color. The important thing is, high-quality food coloring to achieve vibrant, even results. Liquid colors are good for doughs, while gel colors are ideal for frostings and fondant. Tip: Add colors slowly and mix well to achieve the desired intensity. This turns every cake into a colorful highlight! |
