Tsunami cake is a whimsical dessert where a wave of frosting dramatically cascades over the cake when it’s sliced, creating a delicious and eye-catching surprise.
Ready to ride the wave? Dive into this Tsunami Cake recipe and unleash a flood of sugary goodness in your kitchen! With every step, you’ll uncover the secrets to a mesmerizing cake that’s part dessert, part spectacle. Hang ten with us for all the delicious details, and get ready to surf through layers of flavor and flair!
Tsunami Cake Extravaganza
This cake is both a visual spectacle and a taste sensation! The tsunami (or pull-me-up) cake gets its name from the delightful wave of frosting that cascades over it when you lift the acetate sheet. Get ready for a sweet splash!
- Cooking Method: Baking
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Cuisine Type: Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3 cups whipped cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
- Acetate sheet (for the tsunami effect)
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a bowl, mix the whipped cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a thin layer of strawberry jam, and top with sliced strawberries and a generous layer of whipped cream.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream.
- Wrap the acetate sheet around the cake, creating a snug collar. Secure with tape if necessary.
- Pour the strawberry jam over the top of the cake inside the acetate ring.
- Refrigerate the assembled cake for 1 hour to set.
- Just before serving, gently pull up the acetate sheet to release the tsunami wave of whipped cream and jam!
Suggestions
- Swap strawberries with blueberries or raspberries for a different berry burst.
- Try a chocolate ganache for a richer, chocolaty wave effect.
- Garnish with mint leaves or edible flowers for a pretty presentation.
- Ensure the whipped cream is firm to achieve the perfect tsunami effect.
