Description

Bring the magic of the ocean to your dessert table with this stunning layered cake featuring a tender buttermilk sponge and vibrant blue buttercream waves. Accented with crushed biscuit sand and playful toppers, it is the perfect centerpiece for any tropical-themed celebration.

Ingredients

3 layers of buttermilk sponge cake
1 jar strawberry jam
4 batches of vanilla buttercream icing
1 packet granita biscuits, crushed
Blue food colouring
Chocolate fingers
Toy sea animals and Moana cake toppers

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Instructions

Secure the first cake layer to the board using five blobs of buttercream as glue to prevent sliding.
Spread a generous layer of strawberry jam over the sponge, leaving a 1cm border, then pipe a buttercream ring around the edge to seal.
Repeat the layering process with the second sponge and more jam, then place the final sponge layer on top.
Apply a thin crumb coat of buttercream over the top and sides of the cake and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
Tint two-thirds of the remaining buttercream with blue food colouring and apply to the cake using a palette knife to create textured wave patterns.
Use the remaining white buttercream to create a beach area, pressing the crushed granita biscuits into the icing to mimic sand.
Finish by positioning the chocolate fingers and Moana toppers on the cake, using small dabs of icing to secure them in place.

Notes

For the best results, ensure your sponge layers are completely cool before assembling to prevent the buttercream from melting. If the blue waves start to lose their shape during decorating, simply return the cake to the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up the icing.

Prep Time: 45 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Assembly
Cuisine: International