A succulent cake is a cake that is decorated with edible succulent decorations, either made from fondant, buttercream, or other edible materials. The cake may also be shaped and decorated to resemble a succulent plant, with layers of cake representing the different parts of the plant.
Succulent cakes can be made in a variety of flavors and decorated with a variety of frosting styles and techniques.
Why Succulent Cakes Are Popular
Succulent cakes have become popular in recent years for a few reasons.
One reason is that succulents are a trendy plant choice, and people are drawn to incorporating them into their decor and events, including cakes.
Succulent cakes also tend to have a more natural and rustic look, which is appealing to many people. Additionally, the popularity of succulents has led to the creation of edible succulent candies and fondant, which make it easy for bakers to add succulent decorations to their cakes.
As a result, succulent cakes have become a popular choice for events such as weddings, birthdays, and baby showers.
Types Of Succulent Cakes
There are many different types of succulent cakes that you can make, depending on your preferences and skill level. Here are a few ideas:
Fondant succulent cake: This type of cake involves covering the entire cake in fondant and adding fondant succulent decorations to the top and sides of the cake. This option requires some skill in working with fondant and shaping it into succulent shapes.
Succulent buttercream cake: This type of cake involves frosting the cake with buttercream frosting and adding buttercream succulent decorations to the top and sides of the cake. This option is easier to achieve than a fondant succulent cake, as buttercream is easier to work with.
Succulent drip cake: This type of cake involves frosting the cake with a thin layer of buttercream and adding a drip effect to the top of the cake using chocolate or a thick glaze. You can then add succulent decorations to the top of the cake.
Succulent naked cake: This type of cake involves leaving the sides of the cake unfrosted so that the layers of cake are visible. You can then add succulent decorations to the top of the cake and around the base.
Succulent cake topper: If you don’t want to decorate the entire cake with succulents, you can simply add a succulent cake topper to the top of the cake. This can be a store-bought or homemade fondant or buttercream succulent decoration.
Succulent cupcakes: Instead of making a full-sized cake, you can make a batch of succulent-themed cupcakes by adding succulent decorations to the top of each cupcake.
There are many other ways to incorporate succulents into your cakes, so feel free to get creative and come up with your own unique design!
How To Make A Succulent Cake
To make a succulent cake, you will require:
Active ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup of milk
1/2 cup saltless butter, melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Blue food coloring
Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons of milk
Green food coloring
Designs:
Edible succulent candies or fondant, colored green and shaped into succulent shapes
blue sprays or sanding sugar (optional).
Instructions:.
Pre-heat your oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and add flour.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Include the damp components with the dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated.
Stir in a few drops of blue food coloring until you achieve the desired shade of blue.
Put the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until you test it with a toothpick by inserting it into the center of the cake and seeing if the toothpick comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter until velvety. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add the milk and green food coloring and beat until smooth and velvety.
Spread out the icing over the top and sides of the cooled cake.
Press the edible succulents or fondant shapes into the frosting to decorate the cake.
If desired, sprinkle some vibrant sprays or sanding sugar over the top of the cake for added decor.
Enjoy your succulent cake!
