If you tuned in last Saturday, then you know I took the Surprise-Inside Cakes class on Craftsy from Amanda Rettke of I Am Baker to learn how to make her signature surprise-inside heart cake. Well, here is the reveal with an Easter spin on it.
As mentioned before, not perfect but a good start for my first time.
I used box cake mix as Amanda recommended, and chilled it, but I think next time I will use a heavier crumbed cake that’s closer to a pound cake crumb to prevent it from crumbling while carving. Other than that, this is such a fun cake to make and people love it! And if you haven’t noticed, I’m still on my pastel kick, but it’s appropriate for an Easter dessert.
The only recipe I have for you today, is my new Vanilla Malt Buttercream. It’s incredibly easy to make and of course, deliciously awesome.
Don’t forget, the giveaway for this Craftsy class with Amanda is still going on, so hit the jump here to enter.
Vanilla Malt Buttercream
Ingredients
- 4 sticks butter, softened (not unsalted)
- 6 - 8 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 1/2 cup malt powder, dissolved in 1/4 cup hot milk
- 1 tablespoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place butter in stand mixer bowl, fitted with a paddle attachment and beat until butter is light and fluffy. Slowly add 6 cups of confectioner sugar and beat on low until combined. Beat the dissolved malt powder into buttercream, then in vanilla extract. (Add in remaining confectioner sugar 1 cup at a time (to achieve desired consistency) and beat on medium speed.
I’m so impressed with these cakes you’ve been making! WOW! I am just in awe!
So pretty. Was it terribly fiddly to make?
I could never pull that cake off, but yours if GORGEOUS! And that buttercream sound DIVINE!
So gorgeous! I’m in love with Surprise-Inside Cakes, and I love this Easter version of this cake! You did such an amazing job!
Stunning and so beautiful! These surprise-inside cakes are so creative. I’m so curious as to how they’re made. I love the colors that you chose – perfect for the season!
Wow, this is gorgeous!!
Seriously gorgeous.
It’s just so awesome Naomi. Amanda and you teamed up is a like a talent explosion. love it!
Naomi, it is beautiful!! Love your cute Easter spin!
The cake turned out beautifully! Love the pastels, and SERIOUSLY love the vanilla malt buttercream!
Isn’t this the cutest cake ever for Easter! Love it!
So pretty, I love this for Easter and that buttercream is to die for!
Oh my goodness, this cake is so fun!!
This is gorgeous! The heart looks like a happy face LOL! I’ve been wanting a pure white frosting and this one is perfect! Will try it for sure. Thanks Naomi!
It`s beautiful!!! There`s no way I could have the patience to make that!
Skye – I have to admit, yes it was. It’s definitely something you want to make in steps.
OMG.. Looks stunning and awesome.. Wonderfully prepared cake.. first time here.. you’ve an amazing blog. Happy to follow you! 🙂
So pretty! I love these surprise cakes 🙂
Totally.Impressed.
Wow.
So you don’t recommend the class then? You dont like her recommend cake or steps involved…
Cute! Love how you decorated it for Easter too
I am going to have to do that Craftsy tutorial because how you guys do this is far beyond my intelligence level. It’s like magic!