Description
This vibrant Lego Cake features a remarkably tender sponge made with orange soda for a light, airy lift. These edible building blocks are easy to assemble and decorate, making them a playful and delicious centerpiece for any birthday celebration.
Ingredients
- 4 Eggs
- 1 ½ cups White Sugar (300g)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Sugar
- 7 fluid ounces Sunflower Seed Oil (210ml)
- 6 ½ fluid ounces Orange Soda (190ml)
- 2 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour (345g)
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- Candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (M&Ms)
- 500g Confectioners’ sugar
- Lemon juice (for icing consistency)
- Assorted food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, white sugar, and vanilla sugar with an electric mixer until pale, thick, and foamy.
- Slowly stir in the sunflower seed oil and orange soda, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together, then gently fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Spread the batter onto the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely for at least one hour before cutting into 1.5 x 3-inch rectangles.
- Whisk confectioners’ sugar with lemon juice and food coloring to create a thick icing; brush onto cake pieces and top with matching M&Ms.
Notes
To ensure your Lego bricks look as sharp as possible, let the icing set completely before stacking the pieces. If the icing is too runny, add a bit more confectioners’ sugar; if it’s too thick, a few extra drops of lemon juice will help achieve the perfect spreading consistency. Using room temperature eggs will help the batter emulsify better for a more uniform crumb.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American