Space Cake with a Cosmic Twist

Ingredients

• 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 large eggs 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cannabis-infused oil 2 tablespoons cannabis-infused oil
• Food coloring (blue, purple, and black) Food coloring (blue, purple, and black)
• Frosting of your choice (e.g., vanilla, chocolate) Frosting of your choice (e.g., vanilla, chocolate)

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 15g, 8g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 50g, 35g
• Protein: 5g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake pan.
2. 2.
   In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 3.
   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. 4.
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. 5.
   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
6. 6.
   Divide the batter into three equal parts. Add a few drops of blue food coloring to one part, purple to another, and black to the third part. Mix each until the desired color is achieved.
7. 7.
   Spoon the colored batters into the greased cake pan, alternating between the colors to create a marbled effect.
8. 8.
   Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the colors together for a cosmic pattern.
9. 9.
   Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. 10.
    Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it with your choice of frosting.
11. 11.
    Decorate the cake with edible glitter, sprinkles, or other cosmic-themed decorations.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Cannabis-infused oil — Adjust the amount of cannabis-infused oil according to your desired potency. Be mindful of the legal regulations and personal preferences regarding the use of cannabis.

Tips & Tricks

• To achieve a more intense cannabis flavor, you can add a few drops of cannabis tincture to the frosting.
• Experiment with different food coloring combinations to create unique cosmic patterns.
• For an extra touch of indulgence, drizzle the cake with a cannabis-infused caramel sauce.
• Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Serving advice

Serve each slice of Space Cake on a cosmic-themed plate or platter to enhance the celestial experience. Add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of cannabis-infused ice cream on the side for an extra treat.

Presentation advice

To create an eye-catching presentation, dust the top of the cake with edible glitter or sprinkle it with cosmic-themed sprinkles. You can also place edible stars or planets on top of the frosting to resemble a galaxy.