Floral Ring Box Cake
This eye-catching cake resembles a jewelry box adorned with flowers and a stunning ring. Perfect for engagements, bridal showers, or birthdays, it's easy to make and a delight for everyone.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp rose water or vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk (room temperature)
- Optional: Pink or pastel coloring
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 3.5 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pink or blush food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line three round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla/rose water.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the batter.
- Divide the batter into 3 pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before decorating.
Frosting
- For the buttercream frosting, beat butter until creamy.
- Slowly add sugar, then vanilla and cream.
- Whip until fluffy. Add color if desired.
Assembly
- Stack the three cake layers with buttercream in between.
- Carve the top layer slightly to form a jewelry box lid shape.
- Cover the entire cake with a thin crumb coat of buttercream.
- Chill, then apply a smooth outer layer.
- Use fondant or modeling chocolate to create a realistic ring and decorative box lid partially open, along with edible flowers and shimmer.
Notes
Use room-temperature eggs and milk for a smoother batter. Chill the cake between the crumb coat and final coating for a clean finish. For easier decorating, swap fondant for pre-made edible flowers or sugar decorations.