A KFC cake is a delightful, sweet treat that mimics the flavors and look of your favorite fried chicken, but it’s actually a cleverly disguised dessert.
Ever craved that finger-lickin’ goodness but in cake form? You’ve hit the jackpot! Stay tuned to unlock the secret recipe that merges the zesty essence of KFC with the sweet delight of cake. It’s a cluckin’ masterpiece you won’t want to miss!
KFC Cake Recipe
This KFC Cake combines the classic fried chicken appeal with the sweetness of a dessert. It’s a quirky, fun cake inspired by the Colonel himself. Perfect for parties or just a laugh with friends!
- Cooking Method: Baking
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Cuisine Type: Novelty/Parody
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Red and yellow food coloring
- 12 mini fried chicken drumsticks (for decoration)
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- While cakes are cooling, make the frosting: Beat powdered sugar and heavy cream together until smooth and fluffy. Add food coloring to create a light beige color.
- Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spread a thick layer of frosting on top.
- Place the second layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
- Decorate the top of the cake with mini fried chicken drumsticks, arranging them in a circular pattern.
Suggestions
- Alternative Ingredients: Use almond milk instead of buttermilk for a dairy-free option.
- Garnishing Options: Add edible gold flakes for a fancy twist or sprinkle with crushed cornflakes for added crunch.
- Cooking Tips: Ensure the cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting. Freeze the drumsticks for 15 minutes before adding them to the cake to keep them from sinking.
