Sundrop Cake Recipe – A Showstopper for Any Occasion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Rest Time 15 mins
Total Time 1 hr 50 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 350  F
Calories: 415
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description
  • This delightful cake hails from modern fusion baking, blending the best of classic vanilla sponge with a citrus twist. Perfect as a dessert or a dazzling birthday centerpiece, this cake fits any celebration where beauty meets indulgence.
Ingredients for Cake
  • 2 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter
  • 4 pcs Large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Orange zest
    • For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter
  • 3 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp Heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • For the Sundrop Glaze
  • 1 cup White chocolate
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp Honey or golden syrup
  • 2-3 drops Yellow and orange food coloring
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. 2
    In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. 3
    Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  4. 4
    Mix in vanilla and orange zest.
  5. 5
    Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, mixing just until combined.
  6. 6
    Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. 7
    Cool cakes completely before frosting.
  8. 8
    Beat butter until creamy.
  9. 9
    Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing well.
  10. 10
    Stir in vanilla and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
  11. 11
    Spread frosting evenly over cake layers.
  12. 12
    Melt white chocolate and mix with heavy cream and honey.
  13. 13
    Add food coloring, creating a warm sunset hue.
  14. 14
    Slowly pour over the frosted cake, allowing drips to form naturally.
  15. 15
    Let set before slicing and serving.
  16. 16
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
  17. 17
    In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  18. 18
    Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  19. 19
    Mix in vanilla and orange zest.
  20. 20
    Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, mixing just until combined.
  21. 21
    Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  22. 22
    Cool cakes completely before frosting.
  23. 23
    Beat butter until creamy.
  24. 24
    Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing well.
  25. 25
    Stir in vanilla and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
  26. 26
    Spread frosting evenly over cake layers.
  27. 27
    Melt white chocolate and mix with heavy cream and honey.
  28. 28
    Add food coloring, creating a warm sunset hue.
  29. 29
    Slowly pour over the frosted cake, allowing drips to form naturally.
  30. 30
    Let set before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 slice

Amount Per Serving
Calories 450kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g34%
Total Carbohydrate 58g20%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 42g
Protein 5g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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