The igloo cake is a whimsical, dome-shaped dessert adorned with white frosting to resemble a snowy igloo, perfect for winter celebrations or any time you need a sweet escape to the Arctic.
Ever dreamed of building your very own igloo but with cake and frosting instead of snow? You’ve hit the jackpot! This guide will transform you into an edible architect, complete with all the juicy details, whimsical tips, and fail-proof steps to create the coolest cake on the block. Get ready to wow your guests and make your taste buds do the happy dance!
About the Igloo Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups white frosting
- Mini marshmallows (for decoration)
- Blue food coloring (optional, for snowy effect)
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bowl-shaped cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk.
- Pour the batter into the prepped pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cover the cake with white frosting. This is your snowy base!
- Place mini marshmallows all over the cake to mimic igloo bricks.
- If desired, add a few drops of blue food coloring to some extra frosting and use it to create icy accents.
Suggestions
- Alternative Ingredients: Use gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly version.
- Garnishing Options: Add coconut flakes for a snowier effect.
- Cooking Tips: Freeze the cake for 20 minutes before frosting to reduce crumbs.
