Nerdy Kosher Cake
Celebrate flavor and fun with this delightful Nerdy Kosher Cake—a vibrant, confectionery masterpiece that's perfect for any festive occasion! This dessert pairs fluffy, moist layers of vanilla cake with a luscious, creamy frosting, all made completely kosher. What sets this cake apart is the playful addition of kosher-certified colorful candies, like Nerds, folded into the batter for a pop of tangy sweetness and sprinkled generously on top for a dazzling finish. Made with pantry staples like almond milk, canola oil, and kosher butter, this recipe ensures a light yet indulgent treat. Ready in under an hour, it strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and creativity. Serve it as a show-stopping centerpiece at your next gathering, and watch everyone delight in its whimsical charm!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1.5 cups White sugar
- 4 large, room temperature Eggs
- 0.5 cups Canola oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1 cup Kosher-certified colorful candies (e.g., Nerds or other small candies)
- 1 cup, for frosting Kosher butter (or margarine)
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Almond milk (unsweetened, for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the white sugar and eggs using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until fluffy and pale (about 2 minutes).
Gradually add the canola oil and vanilla extract to the egg-sugar mixture, continuing to beat until fully incorporated.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and almond milk into the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—avoid overmixing.
Gently fold in half of the kosher-certified colorful candies using a spatula, ensuring they're evenly distributed in the batter.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the pans from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the kosher butter (or margarine) on medium-high speed until creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until combined.
Add the almond milk and vanilla extract, then increase the speed to medium-high and beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a thick layer of frosting on top.
Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake evenly.
Decorate the cake by sprinkling the remaining kosher-certified colorful candies on the top and sides.
Refrigerate the cake for 20-30 minutes to set the frosting, then slice and enjoy your Nerdy Kosher Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7446 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 322.3 g | 413% | |
| Saturated Fat | 132.6 g | 663% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1251 mg | 417% | |
| Sodium | 3216 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1071.0 g | 389% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 859.3 g | ||
| Protein | 51.1 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.1 mcg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 687 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 760 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
