Birthdays are always special, and what better way to celebrate than with a cake that is as stylish as it is delicious? Introducing the Birthday Cake Louis Vuitton, a luxurious dessert that is sure to impress. With its signature LV pattern and delectable flavor, this cake is a showstopper that will make your special day even more memorable.
Recipe 1: Vanilla Cake with Louis Vuitton Design
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, until everything is well combined.
- Divide the batter into two equal parts. In one part, add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, and mix well.
- Pour the dark chocolate batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the white chocolate chips over the dark chocolate batter, making sure they are evenly distributed.
- Carefully pour the vanilla batter on top of the white chocolate chips, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before decorating.
Decorating:
To create the Louis Vuitton pattern, you will need:
- Fondant in two shades of brown
- Fondant in white
- Edible gold dust
- A LV stencil (you can print one from the internet)
- A sharp knife or pizza cutter
- A small brush
- Roll out the dark brown fondant into a thin sheet and cut it to the size of your cake.
- Place the LV stencil on top of the fondant and gently brush on some edible gold dust.
- Remove the stencil and cut out the LV shapes with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Roll out the light brown fondant and cut it into thin strips.
- Place the strips on the cake, following the LV pattern.
- Place the LV cutouts on top of the light brown strips.
- Roll out the white fondant and cut it into small circles.
- Place the white circles in the spaces between the LV cutouts.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 410
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 195mg
Cooking Time:
40 minutes
Equipment:
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Mixing bowls
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Spatula
- Fondant roller
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter
Serving Suggestions:
Slice the cake into wedges and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or some whipped cream and fresh berries.
Variations:
You can use your favorite cake recipe as the base, and experiment with different flavors and colors of fondant to create your own unique Louis Vuitton design. You can also add some edible pearls or sequins for extra glam.
Substitutions:
If you don’t have dark chocolate chips, you can use semisweet or milk chocolate chips instead. If you don’t have white chocolate chips, you can use chopped white chocolate or white chocolate melting wafers. If you don’t want to use fondant, you can use buttercream frosting instead, and pipe the LV pattern using a decorating bag and tip.
Storage:
Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring it to room temperature before serving.
Tips:
- Make sure your cake is completely cooled before decorating, or the fondant may melt.
- Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut the fondant, and make sure your hands are clean and dry.
- Don’t use too much gold dust, or it may overpower the design.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I use store-bought fondant?
- Can I freeze the cake?
- Can I use a different stencil?
Yes, you can use pre-made fondant if you don’t want to make your own.
Yes, you can freeze the cake without the fondant for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator before decorating.
Yes, you can use any stencil you like, or even create your own design.
Recipe 2: Chocolate Cake with Louis Vuitton Logo
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and mix until everything is well combined.
- Stir in the boiling water, and mix until the batter is smooth.
- Stir in the semisweet and white chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before decorating.
Decorating:
To create the Louis Vuitton logo, you will need:
- Fondant in two shades of brown
- Fondant in white
- Edible gold dust
- A LV stencil (you can print one from the internet)
- A sharp knife or pizza cutter
- A small brush
- Roll out the dark brown fondant into a thin sheet and cut it to the size of your cake.
- Place the LV stencil on top of the