Teddy Bear Cake
Description
The recipe won't take much time. I'd like to point out right away that you can use any cake as a base, even a simple store-bought one. The bear itself will be formed from leftover frosting used in the cake, cake trimmings, and sweet puffed rice. Alternatively, you can use a ready-made store-bought sponge cake. As for the frosting, instead of meringue-based, you can use buttercream, for example, if you prefer working with it. You can also make several small colorful bears and place them on the cake. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. So, we have a ready-made sponge cake made according to our favorite recipe. Basically, here I will tell you how to decorate it.
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Step 2
2. In a deep bowl, combine the cake trimmings (or bake one separate biscuit cake specifically) with puffed rice and add the leftover cream.
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Step 3
3. Mix thoroughly, adding cream as needed to achieve a dense and pliable dough suitable for shaping.
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Step 4
4. Next comes the creative part. You need to shape the bear from the resulting mixture.
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Step 5
5. When the bear is ready, carefully place it onto the cake, securing it with skewers for stability. Now you can prepare the cream. In a small bowl, beat the egg whites with sugar and lemon acid. Place the cream over a water bath and, continuously whisking, heat for about 10 minutes. Add food coloring (or two different colors, dividing the cream into portions) and mix thoroughly.
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Step 6
6. Put the cream into a pastry bag, attach a thin nozzle, and pipe the cream onto the bear to create a fur-like effect.
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Step 7
7. Use cream and food coloring to draw the bear's face. Decorate the cake base with cream as well. Add other pastry decorations as desired. And here's the beautiful result!