20 March 2012

Chocolate Yam/Taro Buttercream Rose Cake


This is my second chocolate yam/ taro layer buttercream rose cake!  I tell you, I'm addicted to this design :) This round I'm still using chocolate cake premix for the sponge and filling is the yummy taro with whipping cream. I went to a few PH outlets looking for the 1M decorators tip but to no avail, so I used the wilton 2E decorators tip, the cake deco looks prettier than my previous cake deco

You may refer to I am baker blog for how to pipe the roses.



Ingredients for cake:
1 pack of chocolate sponge cake premix
1.5 cup of water
1/3 cup of olive oil
3 eggs

Method:
1. Pour cake mixture into mixing bowl together with eggs, and water. Using electric mixer mix for 30 second in medium speed, then add oil and mix in high speed for 2 mins. The cake batter will be lumpy and shinny.
2. Pour the batter into 10" baking pan, bake at 180C for 45 mins.
3. Set a side to cool, cut into two layers. Set aside for later use.

Ingredients for yam/taro filling:
1 medium size yam, ~250g (peel, steam until soft)
250ml whipping cream
2 tbsps sugar

Method:
1. Mash the soft yam/taro together with whipping cream and sugar, mix well. Set aside for later used.

Ingredients for buttercream:
250g, 1 stick of butter (soften)
3 cups of powder sugar
3 tbsps milk
2 drops of blue food colouring

Method:
1. Beat the soften butter together with powder sugar using electric mixer on low speed for 30 second, add 1 tbsp of milk and food colouring.
2. Beat on medium speed for 1 min, add another tbsp milk. Add milk again if the buttercream consistency is too stiff.

Cake assemble:
1. Place a layer of chocolate cake on cake board, apply the yam filling on it. Place another layer of cake and cover the whole cake with yam/taro filling.
2. Place the cake into fridge for at least an hour.
3. Place the buttercream in pipping bag, and decorate the cake as desire.
4. Place the cake back into fridge for an hour before serving.


32 comments:

  1. hahah you can really getting the hang of it. Beautiful!

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    1. my son always get attracted by beautiful cake deco, I need to pick up this skill :)

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  2. I love those beautiful swirled roses! You have outdone yourself. This is really AWESOME!

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    1. I always laugh at myself when I see my previous baked :)

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  3. 你的挤花太美了!!!
    大大喜欢

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  4. 美美美!太美了!哎哟,那个蛋糕怎样来切啊,要看久一点才可以切。。!!

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    1. 这10“ 蛋糕得放在冰箱看上一天才切 :)

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  5. wow, very nice blue roses, i like it...:) i wish i can have a piece :D....

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  6. I seen this rose cake in one of the blog and i was attracted by her cake too, hehehe..your did it well too, beautiful blue roses!

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    1. yes, I saw this at "I am baker" blog, her cake is so beautifully done! I've the link in my post, hop over to see her beautiful baked!

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  7. Wow, looks beautiful! Your piping skills are great! You did a great job with the rose swirls!

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  8. Perfectly done! Yes, your piping skills have gotten fabulous!!!

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  9. I am really impressed and proud of you! :) Well done, Ah Tze.

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  10. Beautiful cake ! I also want to make a rose cake :) , shall wait for another occasion .

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    1. Yes, this cake deco will sure impress the guest. look forward to see your creation!

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  11. This one is truly looking awesome! The beautifulness of this cake really makes me crazy about it. I have found one of wonderful information to make the same taste cake. It's fantastically looking exceptional and mind blowing. Thanks for sharing.

    Midwest Scrapbook

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  12. 挤花好像很好玩。。。我在想如果蛋糕是半圆形,那么你的蛋糕就是一束花了。
    很美的蛋糕。。。赏心悦目。

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  13. the first thing that came to my mind when I saw this... Cinderella.
    It has a "ball" feel to it, like her gown to the ball where she met her prince.
    I love this feeling this cake gives me. serious.

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    1. Wendy,you always inspire me to bake a beautiful cake for my kid. getting compliment from you make my day!

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  14. That's so beautiful. I've been wanting to do this design, so pretty. And your colours turn out well too.

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  15. Ah Tze, this is simply beautiful! They do look like real roses in the thumbnail size picture! Piping can be so much of fun if you know what you are doing. I'm still new in this & haven't have many chances to try!Thanks for sharing your masterpiece!

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    1. Jessie, i am new in cake deco too! just give yourself a chance to try, i believe you can do well too!

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  16. Excellent job, Ah Tze! You're getting PRO here. Looking forward to more wonderful creations from you, dear.
    Enjoy your day.
    Kristy

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  17. So gorgeous! I love the roses, you are getting very good at decorating your cakes! Love it!

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  18. This is so gorgeous! Your piping skill is first class!

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