Out of This World Cake
Blast off into dessert heaven with this *Out of This World Cake*! This show-stopping creation combines rich, moist layers of chocolate cake with a dreamy, galaxy-inspired buttercream frosting that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfectly balanced with cocoa, fluffy eggs, and creamy milk, the cake is elevated by a touch of boiling water for an ultra-moist crumb. The frosting, tinted with stunning swirls of blue, purple, pink, and black, creates a mesmerizing cosmic effect, finished off with edible glitter and star-shaped sprinkles for a celestial touch. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging your sweet tooth, this galaxy cake promises a visual and flavorful delight that's nothing short of stellar.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- as needed galaxy-colored food coloring (blue, purple, pink, black)
- as desired edible glitter or star-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well blended.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth and fully combined.
Carefully stir in the boiling water by hand. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Tap the pans lightly on the counter to remove air bubbles.
Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting by beating the butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy and fluffy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, alternating with the heavy cream. Continue beating until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
Divide the frosting into four equal portions and dye each portion a different galaxy-inspired color (blue, purple, pink, black).
Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost the first layer with an even layer of the multicolored frosting. Stack the second layer on top and spread a crumb coat over the entire cake.
Using the galaxy-colored frostings, create a cosmic swirl effect by dabbing small amounts of each color onto the cake and smoothing them together. Blend with a spatula until you achieve the desired galaxy look.
Add edible glitter or star-shaped sprinkles to complete the galaxy effect.
Serve your Out of This World Cake and watch it disappear into the void of happy tummies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
688 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 432 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.8 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 308 mg | 7% | |
*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.
