{"id":33813,"date":"2019-12-17T06:00:02","date_gmt":"2019-12-17T11:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/?p=33813"},"modified":"2020-11-25T09:46:11","modified_gmt":"2020-11-25T14:46:11","slug":"winter-wonderland-snowflake-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2019\/12\/winter-wonderland-snowflake-cake.html","title":{"rendered":"Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cake &#8211; a sparkle coated layer cake topped with snowflakes and frosted trees. A new cake decorating tutorial by our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of\u00a0<a title=\"Cakegirls, Mary &amp; Brenda Maher\" href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/about\/cakegirls\" rel=\"\">Cakegirls<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33820\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-pvp.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cake | by Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"2085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-pvp.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-pvp-173x600.jpg 173w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-pvp-259x900.jpg 259w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33819\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-intro.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cake | by Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-intro.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-intro-387x600.jpg 387w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-intro-581x900.jpg 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This year we set out to make a classic cake with show stopping qualities that could easily be the centerpiece at your next holiday buffet. We went round and round with ideas and it wasn&#8217;t until I took a snowy walk in Chicago that it seems so obvious. The streets and trees looked like the inside of a snow globe. Sparkly and white. Snowflakes falling slowly and frosted trees throughout the park. Eureka. This stunningly simple but elegant <strong>Winter Wonderland Cake<\/strong> was born. It starts with a simple snowflake cutter &#8212; which is an essential tool in any cake makers tool kit. The rest is as simple as sparkly sugar and little novelty trees.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33816\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-2.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cake | by Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-2-387x600.jpg 387w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-2-581x900.jpg 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We opted for a vanilla cake with Swiss meringue buttercream to make the inside as wintery white as the outside. But, a splash of <a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2017\/11\/eggnog-layer-cake.html\"><strong>eggnog<\/strong><\/a> would be a wonderful addition or this <a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2016\/12\/champagne-mimosa-cake.html\"><strong>Champagne Mimosa Cake<\/strong><\/a> would work just as well. No matter which flavor direction you go in, you will need three 6&#8243; round cake layers to make this cake and one batch of buttercream. If you opt for a larger cake, you will need two jars of the white crystal sugar coating.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33817\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-3.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cake | by Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-3-387x600.jpg 387w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-3-581x900.jpg 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>WINTER WONDERLAND SNOWFLAKE CAKE<\/strong><br \/>\na tutorial by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/about\/cakegirls\">Cakegirls<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SUPPLIES:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"gmail_default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakegirls.com\/gum-paste-fondant-snowflake-cutter-plunger-set-of-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Snowflake Plunger Cutter<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"gmail_default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakegirls.com\/4-pine-tree-novelties-set-of-12.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Novelty Pine Trees<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"gmail_default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakegirls.com\/white-coarse-sugar-crystals-for-baking-cupcake-cookie-sprinkles.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">White Crystal Sugar<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"gmail_default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakegirls.com\/white-rolled-fondant-icing-8oz.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">8 oz. Tub White Fondant<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"gmail_default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakegirls.com\/white-pearl-luster-dust-cake-dusting-powder.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Super Pearl Shimmer Dust<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>One Day Before<\/strong>: Roll out white fondant very thinly on a surface covered lightly in powdered sugar; no more than \u215b &#8211; \u00bc inch in thickness.\u00a0Use the snowflake punch cutters to cut out various size snowflakes and place them on a parchment lined tray to dry. Make lots in case some break.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33821\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-1.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cake | by Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-1-400x320.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33822\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-2.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cake | by Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-2-400x320.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33823\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-3.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cake | by Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-3-400x320.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you have all your snowflakes punched out, brush them with Super Pearl luster dust to give them a shimmery finish. There is no need to add liquid to the luster dust. Using this dust makes the finished snowflake purely decorative. Just simply remove the snowflakes when serving your guests. If you&#8217;d rather keep the snowflakes edible, skip the luster dust or choose a brand which is FDA approved for consumption.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33824\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-4.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cake | by Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-4-400x320.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Day of: <\/strong>Ice your 3 layer 6&#8243; cake in buttercream as smoothly as possible and place in the fridge for an hour so the buttercream is very firm.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33825\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-5.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cake | by Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-5-400x320.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Remove the cake from the fridge. Pour white sugar crystals in the palm of your hand and gently run your hand up the side of the cake while pressing the sugar to the side. Make sure that you have a cake pan or tray to catch the falling sugar so that you can reuse it.\u00a0Use a spoon to sprinkle crystals on the top of the cake. Don&#8217;t worry if there are empty patches, they&#8217;re a great place to later add a snowflake!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33826\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-6.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cake | by Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-6.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-6-400x320.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33827\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-7.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cake | by Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-7.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-7-400x320.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next, bend your novelty trees to get them to straighten a bit and trim a few trees smaller. Smear buttercream lightly on the trees to make them look snowy and place on top of the cake in a little forest cluster.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33828\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-8.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cake | by Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-8.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-8-400x320.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33829\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-9.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cake | by Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-9.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-9-400x320.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pipe dots of buttercream where you want to place the snowflakes and then place various size snowflakes on the sides of the cake.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33830\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-10.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cake | by Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-10.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-10-400x320.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Voila! Your cake is done! Now you have a lovely Winter Wonderland dessert.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33831\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-11.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cake | by Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-11.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-step-11-400x320.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33818\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-4.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cake | by Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-4-387x600.jpg 387w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sparkle-snowflake-cake-4-581x900.jpg 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>MORE SNOWY WINTERY BAKES TO TRY:<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2017\/12\/snow-globe-cookies.html\" rel=\"\">Snow Glob Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2016\/12\/candy-snowflakes.html\">Candy Snowflakes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2013\/12\/recipe-snow-angel-cupcakes.html\">Snow Angle Cupcakes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2018\/01\/coconut-cupcakes.html\">Coconut Snowball Cupcakes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2016\/01\/ski-scene-cupcakes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Snowy Ski Scene Cupcakes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2018\/12\/sueded-buttercream-with-sprinkle-snowflakes.html\">Sprinkle Snowflake Cake<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cake &#8211; a sparkle coated layer cake topped with snowflakes and frosted trees. A new cake decorating tutorial by our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of\u00a0Cakegirls. This year we set out to make a classic cake with show stopping qualities that could easily be the centerpiece at your next holiday buffet. 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