{"product_id":"4th-of-july-firework-explosion-cake","title":"4th of July firework explosion cake","description":"\u003ch4\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 cups all-purpose flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.75 teaspoons baking powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.5 teaspoon salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5 cups granulated sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 large eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon vanilla extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.75 cup whole milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon red gel food coloring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon blue gel food coloring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 ounces cream cheese, softened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 cups powdered sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon vanilla extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup red fondant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup blue fondant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.5 cup white fondant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons edible gold glitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon edible pearl dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreheat oven to 350°F and grease two 8-inch round cake pans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream 0.75 cup butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternate adding flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide batter into thirds: leave one third plain white, tint one third red, and tint one third blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRandomly swirl colors into prepared pans for explosion effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool cakes in pans for 15 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeat 0.5 cup softened butter and cream cheese until smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGradually add powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beating until fluffy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace one cake layer on a serving plate and spread frosting on top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop with second cake layer and frost top and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoll fondant into balls and elongated shapes to resemble fireworks bursting from the top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrange fondant pieces in an explosion pattern radiating from the center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust with edible gold glitter and pearl dust for sparkle effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChill for 30 minutes before serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch4\u003eNotes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse gel food coloring instead of liquid for more vibrant colors without thinning the batter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave all ingredients at room temperature for best mixing results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a swirled effect in the pans by dropping batter colors randomly rather than in neat sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet cakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFondant shapes can be made ahead and stored in airtight containers for up to 3 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor easier fondant work, dust your surface with cornstarch instead of flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore finished cake in a cool place; refrigerate if using cream cheese frosting for longer than 2 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a cake turntable when frosting for even application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RolTak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45964448694369,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/0845\/1425\/files\/4th_of_July_firework_explosion_cake.jpg?v=1783312637","url":"https:\/\/www.pantribot.com\/products\/4th-of-july-firework-explosion-cake","provider":"PantriBot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}