Here’s the proof a little bit of frosting can have a colossal impact!
Its simplicitynot to mention its delicate flavoris part of the charm, making it the true showstopper.
As it is naked to eyepun intended!
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you might glam the cake up to your liking.
From fresh berries, to natural, edible flowers that go along with your party decor.
Finally, as important as the cake is, lets not forget the frosting!
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Below youll find a recipe for lemon cream for a summery, refreshing flavor.
Take this Naked Cake as the most sublime canvas for your imagination!
Ingredients for Making Naked Cake
This simple cake relies on high-quality ingredients.
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Here’s what you gotta make Naked Cake.
Grease three 6 x 2-inch round cake pans.
Line bottoms of pans with parchment paper; grease the paper.
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Mix the Batter
Beat the vanilla into beaten egg mixture on low speed.
After the last addition, turn mixer off and whisk until combined.
Divide batter among prepared pans, filling each half full (1 2/3 cups batter each).
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Remove and cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes.
Assemble the Cake
To assemble: place one cake layer on a serving plate.
Spread top of cake with 1/2 cup of the cream.
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Place another cake layer on top.
Spread with another 1/2 cup cream.
Top with remaining cake layer.
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Spread with another 1/2 cup cream.
Spread 1/2 cup frosting on the sides of cake to make a light crumb coating.
Spread any remaining frosting atop of cake.
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Cover and chill up to 4 hours ahead.
To Decorate
Remove peel from 1 to 2 meyer lemons using a vegetable peeler.
Cut the peel into thin strips.
Place in a small bowl.
Sprinkle with 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar; toss to coat.
Let stand for 1 to 4 hours, tossing occasionally.
Pile lemon peel strips atop cake just before serving.
To assemble, place one cake layer on serving platter.
Spread with 1 cup of the whipped cream mixture.
Top with remaining cake layer.
Spread sides with 1/2 cup of the cream, forming a light crumb coating.
Spread any remaining cream atop the cake.
Garnish with lemon peels, if desired.
To Store
Loosely cover and store frosted cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
OR wrap unfrosted baked cake layers and freeze for up to 1 month.
Thaw and frost as directed above.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
