There’s something inherently majestic about the colors gold and royal blue. While gold symbolizes wealth and prosperity, royal blue is associated with nobility and power. So when you combine these two regal hues in a cake, you get a dessert fit for a king or queen. In this blog post, we’ll share with you two different recipes for a gold and royal blue cake that will dazzle your taste buds and impress your guests.
Recipe 1: Classic Gold and Royal Blue Cake
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon gold food coloring
- 1/4 teaspoon royal blue food coloring
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease and flour two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, 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 extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into two bowls.
- Add the gold food coloring to one bowl and the royal blue food coloring to the other bowl. Mix until the colors are evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans, alternating the colors to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Frost and decorate as desired.
Nutritional Information:
Each serving of this cake (assuming 10 servings) contains approximately:
- Calories: 315
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 190mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 47g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 29g
- Protein: 4g
Cooking Time:
This cake takes approximately 25-30 minutes to bake, and about 20 minutes to prepare.
Equipment:
- Two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cake stand or platter
- Spatula
- Piping bag and decorating tips (optional)
Serving Suggestions:
This cake is perfect for a special occasion, such as a birthday, anniversary, or wedding. Serve it as a centerpiece on a cake stand or platter, and decorate it with gold and royal blue accents, such as fondant flowers, edible glitter, or piped flowers. Pair it with a glass of champagne or a cup of tea for an extra touch of elegance.
Variations:
If you want to switch up the flavors of this cake, you could try adding different extracts or spices, such as almond extract, cinnamon, or cardamom. You could also experiment with different frosting flavors, such as cream cheese, buttercream, or ganache. The possibilities are endless!
Substitutions:
If you don’t have whole milk, you could use 2% milk or skim milk instead. If you don’t have unsalted butter, you could use salted butter and omit the salt in the recipe. If you don’t have gold or royal blue food coloring, you could use other colors that complement each other, such as pink and purple, or green and yellow.
Storage:
This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You could also freeze the cake (unfrosted) for up to 2 months, and thaw it at room temperature before frosting and serving.
Tips:
- Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before beginning the recipe, as this will help them mix together more easily.
- Don’t overmix the batter, as this can make the cake tough and dry.
- If you want a more pronounced marbled effect, you could use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the colors together before baking.
FAQs:
Q: Can I use other types of food coloring?
A: Yes, you can use any food coloring you like, as long as they are safe for consumption.
Q: Can I use a different type of pan?
A: Yes, you could use a different size or shape of pan, but the baking time may vary.
Q: Can I make this cake ahead of time?
A: Yes, you could make the cake a day or two ahead of time, but wait to frost and decorate it until just before serving.
Recipe 2: Gluten-Free Gold and Royal Blue Cake
Ingredients:
- 2 cups gluten-free flour blend
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup whole milk or almond milk
- 1/4 teaspoon gold food coloring
- 1/4 teaspoon royal blue food coloring
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease and flour two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, 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 extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into two bowls.
- Add the gold food coloring to one bowl and the royal blue food coloring to the other bowl. Mix until the colors are evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans, alternating the colors to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Frost and decorate as desired.
Nutritional Information:
Each serving of this gluten-free cake (assuming 10 servings) contains approximately:
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 190mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 50g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 29g
- Protein: 3g
Cooking Time:
This gluten-free cake takes approximately 25-30 minutes to bake, and about 20 minutes to
