SANDCASTLE CAKE
With layers of brown sugar cake, sea salt caramel frosting and "sand" made from graham cracker crumbs, this festive summer dessert is a beach-lover's delight.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 4h
Yield 20 to 25 servings
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Position the racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
- For the cakes: Coat two 8-inch round cake pans and two 6-inch round cake pans with nonstick baking spray with flour.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl and set aside.
- Combine the butter, brown sugar, vegetable oil and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat until fluffy and light, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add half the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture and mix on low speed until just incorporated. Add the buttermilk and mix again until combined. Add the remaining flour mixture and mix until just combined. Scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula, folding in any ingredients that didn't get incorporated. Divide the batter between the prepared pans, filling each no more than 3/4 full.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted near the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 30 minutes for the 6-inch cakes and 40 to 45 minutes for the 8-inch cakes.
- Cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then turn the cakes out onto wire racks to cool completely. If necessary, level the cakes with a serrated knife or cake leveler.
- For the frosting: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whip attachment, combine the butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat on low speed, gradually increasing to high as the sugar is incorporated and the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the dulce de leche in three additions until thoroughly combined. Beat in milk or cream 1 tablespoon at a time until the mixture is a spreadable consistency, about 2 tablespoons. Beat in the fine sea salt.
- Transfer 3/4 cup of the frosting to a piping bag and set aside. Cover the remaining frosting with a damp towel so it doesn't dry out.
- For assembly: Place an 8-inch cake layer on an 8-inch cake board. Top with 1 cup caramel frosting, spreading evenly to the edges. Top with a second layer. Cover the entire cake with a layer of frosting, using a cake smoother or bench scraper to make the frosting as smooth and even as possible. Chill for 20 minutes or until the frosting is firm.
- Pour half the graham cracker crumbs onto a rimmed baking sheet. Remove the chilled cake from the refrigerator and roll the sides in the crumbs. Cover the top of the cake evenly with crumbs, gently patting them into the frosting. (The crumbs should stick naturally, but if they don't, brush the cake with a light coating of water using a pastry brush and roll again.)
- Place a 6-inch cake layer on a 6-inch cake board and top with 1/2 cup caramel frosting. Repeat the frosting, chilling and crumb-coating process as before. Place the finished 6-inch tier on top of the 8-inch cake. Anchor the two cakes together using one long cake dowel, if desired. Refrigerate the cake while you prepare the remaining decorations. Reserve the pan of graham cracker crumbs to use later.
- Make the spires and turrets by frosting the top inner edges of two cake cones with the caramel frosting. Nest a second cake cone inside each frosted one. Coat the outsides of the cones with frosting using a small offset spatula, then roll both cone stacks in the reserved graham cracker crumbs until completely coated.
- Frost the exterior of two sugar cones with the caramel frosting and roll in the graham crumbs. Snip a small hole at the end of the piping bag and pipe a thick line of caramel frosting on the inside of each cake cone and top with the coated sugar cones so they point upward.
- Trim away 1 inch from the bottom of one of the remaining sugar cones with a serrated knife using a gentle sawing motion. Cover the cone with caramel frosting and roll in the crumbs. Coat the remaining sugar cone with frosting and roll in the crumbs. Refrigerate all the decorated cones until firm, about 15 minutes.
- Remove the cake from the refrigerator and position the two assembled cake cone towers on either side of the front of the cake. Anchor each in place using a dot of frosting. Arrange the two remaining decorated sugar cones on top of the cake. Pipe a mound of frosting under each cone to anchor it in place.
- Put the brown sugar cubes in a large bowl and drizzle with honey. Toss with a fork to coat the cubes with honey, then toss with some of the remaining graham cracker crumbs. Arrange the coated cubes around the top edges of the cake tiers. Use a dot of piped frosting to anchor each cube in place.
- Use the remaining frosting to cover the serving plate. Generously sprinkle the remaining graham cracker crumbs over the frosting to create a sandy beach appearance. (You may have leftover crumbs.) Refrigerate while you prepare the candy decorations.
- Make the decorations: Combine the orange and red candy melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring well with a rubber spatula between each, until the candy is melted and smooth. Transfer the candy to a piping bag, snip the end and pipe into the starfish candy mold. Put the candy molds on separate small trays or baking sheets. Rap each pan on the countertop to remove air bubbles and freeze until set, about 20 minutes. Turn the candy out onto a work surface immediately after removing from the freezer.
- Place the white candy melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring well with a rubber spatula between each, until the candy is melted and smooth. Transfer the candy to a piping bag, snip the end and pipe into the shell and sand dollar molds. Put the candy molds on separate small trays or baking sheets. Rap the pans on the countertop to remove air bubbles and freeze until set, about 20 minutes. Turn the candy out onto a work surface immediately after removing from the freezer. Allow all the candy decorations to come to room temperature.
- Dip a dry art brush in the cocoa powder and tap off excess. Lightly brush across the white candy pieces to give them dimension. Arrange the candy shells and starfish around the cake tiers as desired.
- To make the castle doors and windows, put the melted semisweet chocolate in a piping bag and snip a small hole at the end. Put the printed template on a small sheet pan. Cover the template with parchment paper and pipe chocolate onto the paper following the outlines of the shapes on the template. Use a toothpick to spread the chocolate into corners and fill any holes. Freeze the chocolate until firm, about 10 minutes, then turn the pieces over using a toothpick. Handle the pieces as little as possible to avoid melting the chocolate.
- Pipe caramel frosting on the back of each chocolate piece and attach to the sandcastle.
- Use a metal skewer or cocktail pick to gently tap a hole into the tip of each sugar cone. Insert the cupcake flags into the sugar cone spires.
- Bring the cake to room temperature before serving.
CAROLINA FISH CAKES
These fish cakes are great with tartar or cocktail sauce or a simple squeeze of fresh lemon or lime. For a change of pace add a bit of chili powder, cilantro and jalapeno or a teaspoon of Cajun spice. Nice served with boiled red potatoes and a spinach salad. This recipe has two cooking options: you can fry the cakes or bake them -- it's up to you!
Provided by Becky Wergers
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease two baking sheets. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash. Reserve 1 cup mashed potatoes; discard remainder.
- In a large saucepan, saute onion, green and red bell pepper and celery in butter over medium high heat until tender. Turn heat to low and fold in flaked fish. Slowly mix in flour, cheese, Old Bay seasoning, dry mustard, salt, pepper, mashed potatoes and milk. Mix gently but thoroughly. Remove pan from heat.
- With floured hands shape batter into cakes 1/2 inch by 3 inches. Coat with breadcrumbs.
- If you are baking the fish cakes bake them for 10 minutes, flip the cakes and bake another 15 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 560.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
QUICK CAROLINA CRAB CAKES
I never used to make crab cakes at home until I created this recipe. They're spiced just right, and the mustard-mayo sauce is the perfect accent. -Katie P. Sloan, Charlotte, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate., In another bowl, combine the first 10 crab cake ingredients. Fold in crab. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Drop crab mixture by 1/4 cupfuls into the pan; cook until golden brown, 3-5 minutes on each side. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 calories, Fat 46g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 206mg cholesterol, Sodium 875mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein.
PERFECT SAND CAKE
This recipe is the final result of all cake recipes I have ever tried and this is (in my opinion) the best recipe you could use for having a great cake. I consider this recipe is the basic mixture I use and then I use any of the variations I know to end up with a different cake each time. Note: Regarding the flour, I either use 3 cups of all-purpose flour or 2 cups all-purpose flour + 1 cup whole-wheat flour to have that grainy rustic texture of cake which I like, so it depends on your personal taste.
Provided by Huda salih
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Put the oil in electric mixer bowl, put in sugar, beat the mixture until blended.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix yogurt with water.
- Add flour in thirds alternating with yogurt and water mixture.
- Add baking powder, baking soda and one of the variations mentioned above (or you can be creative and add whatever you like).
- Pour the cake mixture (the mixture shouldn't be thick, it is almost watery in consistency).
- In greased, floured cake pan (I prefer the one with the whole in the middle or a loaf pan for easy cutting).
- Put the cake in COLD oven, set the heat at 180°C, let the cake in the oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
- Remove the cake from the oven,let it sit for about 10 minutes, remove from pan.
- Let the cake cool on wire rack (or I put the cake in plastic bag and close it while the cake in it so the outer surface of the cake won't be hard, it will be soft instead.
- Optional: You may sprinkle icing sugar on the face before cutting into pieces.
- Serve the cake with orange juice, coffee or hot tea.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.8, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 67.1, Sodium 91.4, Carbohydrate 69.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 42.8, Protein 6.7
LEMON SANDCAKE
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch round cake pan with 2-inch sides. Line the bottom with a round of parchment paper and butter the paper. Coat the pan with flour, shaking out the excess.
- Beat the egg whites with 2 tablespoons sugar until it forms soft peaks; set aside in the refrigerator. Sift the potato starch and baking powder into a bowl.
- In an electric mixer, cream the butter with a pinch of salt until smooth. Add remaining 1 cup sugar gradually, beating until well blended. Add the egg yolks 1 at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl once or twice. Beat in the lemon zest and vanilla. Add the sifted potato starch and baking powder all at once. Mix until just blended. Fold half of the beaten whites into the batter mixture to lighten it, then gently fold in the remaining whites. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, leveling it with a spatula.
- Place in a cold oven and then preheat to 350 degrees F. Bake until the cake is well raised, nicely browned, and beginning to pull away from the sides of the pan, 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan on a rack, then invert onto the rack and carefully remove the parchment paper. Invert again onto a serving platter. Put the confectioner's sugar in a sieve and lightly dust the surface of the cake
SAND CAKE
Provided by Robert Farrar Capon
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream butter and sugars together thoroughly.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
- Sift starch, cake flour and baking powder together and add, mixing thoroughly.
- Add vanilla and lemon rind, mix batter well, pour into buttered and floured tube pan and bake for 45 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
- When cool, remove from pan and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve in slices with vanilla ice cream and lingonberries.
SHERRY CAKE (OR SAND CAKE)
Lovely moist cake. Recipe came from my mother. Note: Better for keeping a few days, stored in an airtight tin.
Provided by Hilarye
Categories Dessert
Time 1h35m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cream together the margarine and sugar.
- Beat in three eggs one at a time.
- Fold in flour, ground almonds and ground rice.
- Add sherry.
- Put in a greased and lined 2lb (1 kg.) loaf tin or 7" (18 cm) cake tin.
- Bake in centre of oven, 315°F (160°C), gas mark nearly 3 for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hrs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3944.9, Fat 229.4, SaturatedFat 39.4, Cholesterol 634.5, Sodium 3073.3, Carbohydrate 421.7, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 231.4, Protein 48.8
SAND "CAKE"
If you're a fan of chocolatey dirt cake, you'll love this vanilla version. The key difference? Use crushed vanilla wafers rather than chocolate sandwich cookies!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h15m
Yield Makes 18 servings, about 1/2 cup each.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Crush wafers in large sealable plastic bag with rolling pin. (Or, process in food processor or blender until finely crushed.).
- Pour milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mixes. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until well blended. Let stand 5 minutes. Gently stir in whipped topping and half of the crushed wafers. Spoon into 13x9-inch dish; sprinkle with remaining crushed wafers.
- Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve. Decorate with fruit snacks. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 4.6421 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g
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