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MINECRAFT CAKE INSPIRED BY MINECRAFT

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3,355,890 views  This real-life Minecraft Cake features a fluffy yellow cake base topped with a smooth white chocolate buttercream and tangy sweet berry coulis squares, replicating the pixel-perfect look from the game. With its rich, buttery texture and vibrant berry topping, it’s a fun and delicious tribute to the iconic in-game dessert.

5 servings

US

original

metric

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

INGREDIENTS

For the Cake Batter

For the Cake Batter

~3 large eggs

~3 large eggs

~7 egg yolks

~7 egg yolks

whole milk

240 g whole milk

vanilla paste

1 tbsp vanilla paste

cake flour

550 g cake flour

sugar

550 g sugar

baking powder

1 tbsp baking powder

kosher salt

2 tbsp kosher salt

unsalted butter, softened

350 g unsalted butter, softened

For the Sweet Berry Coulis

For the Sweet Berry Coulis

rasberries

12 oz rasberries

sugar

2 ½ oz sugar

lemon, juiced

½ lemon, juiced

of powdered gelatin

1 packet of powdered gelatin

sugar

½ oz sugar

For the Buttercream Frosting

For the Buttercream Frosting

large egg yolks

6 large egg yolks

water

2 oz water

sugar

7 oz sugar

(453 g)sticks unsalted butter (room temperature)

4 (453 g)sticks unsalted butter (room temperature)

vanilla extract

1 tsp vanilla extract

salt

½ tsp salt

white chocolate (melted)

6 oz white chocolate (melted)

TOOLS

Stand mixer (or hand mixer)

Stand mixer (or hand mixer)

Mixing bowls (various sizes)

Mixing bowls (various sizes)

cake pan

cake pan

toothpick

toothpick

Spatula

Spatula

Whisk

Whisk

Silpat mat or parchment paper

Silpat mat or parchment paper

Sieve

Sieve

Saucepan

Saucepan

Offset spatula (for frosting)

Offset spatula (for frosting)

Measuring cups and spoons

Measuring cups and spoons

Cooling rack

Cooling rack

Knife or pastry scraper (for trimming edges)

Knife or pastry scraper (for trimming edges)

oven

oven

fridge

fridge

DIRECTIONS

1.

For the Cake Batter

1.

In a large bowl, whisk together whole eggs, egg yolks, milk, and vanilla paste. Set aside.

~3 large eggs

~3 large eggs

~7 egg yolks

~7 egg yolks

whole milk

240 g whole milk

vanilla paste

1 tbsp vanilla paste

Mixing bowls (various sizes)

Mixing bowls (various sizes)

Whisk

Whisk

2.

In a stand mixer, combine cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt.

cake flour

550 g cake flour

sugar

550 g sugar

baking powder

1 tbsp baking powder

kosher salt

2 tbsp kosher salt

Stand mixer (or hand mixer)

Stand mixer (or hand mixer)

3.

Gradually add softened unsalted butter to the dry ingredients, mixing until pebbly in texture.

unsalted butter, softened

350 g unsalted butter, softened

4.

Slowly add the wet mixture in thirds to the dry mixture, combining fully after each addition.

For the Cake Batter

For the Cake Batter

5.

Pour the batter into a greased square cake pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 60-70 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

For the Cake Batter

For the Cake Batter

cake pan

cake pan

toothpick

toothpick

oven

oven

Cooling rack

Cooling rack

6.

For the Sweet Berry Coulis:

1.

In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and the juice of ½ lemon. Cook until the berries break down. Strain through a sieve, then dissolve powdered gelatin mixed with sugar into the warm mixture. Spread on a mat and refrigerate until set.

rasberries

12 oz rasberries

sugar

2 ½ oz sugar

lemon, juiced

½ lemon, juiced

of powdered gelatin

1 packet of powdered gelatin

sugar

½ oz sugar

Saucepan

Saucepan

Sieve

Sieve

Silpat mat or parchment paper

Silpat mat or parchment paper

fridge

fridge

Spatula

Spatula

2.

For the Buttercream Frosting:

1.

Whip large egg yolks in a stand mixer until pale and ribbon-y.

large egg yolks

6 large egg yolks

Stand mixer (or hand mixer)

Stand mixer (or hand mixer)

2.

Meanwhile, bring water and sugar to a boil. Let it cool slightly, then slowly add to the egg yolks while whipping.

water

2 oz water

sugar

7 oz sugar

large egg yolks

6 large egg yolks

Saucepan

Saucepan

3.

Gradually add sticks of softened butter, mixing until smooth. Flavor with vanilla extract, salt, and fold in melted white chocolate.

(453 g)sticks unsalted butter (room temperature)

4 (453 g)sticks unsalted butter (room temperature)

vanilla extract

1 tsp vanilla extract

salt

½ tsp salt

white chocolate (melted)

6 oz white chocolate (melted)

4.

For the Assembly

1.

Spread the buttercream evenly on the cooled cake, trimming the top for a flat surface. Cut the sweet berry coulis into squares and arrange them on top to mimic the iconic "Minecraft" cake.

For the Cake Batter

For the Cake Batter

For the Buttercream Frosting

For the Buttercream Frosting

Offset spatula (for frosting)

Offset spatula (for frosting)

Knife or pastry scraper (for trimming edges)

Knife or pastry scraper (for trimming edges)

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