Square Pans
The Berry Basket Cake
What could look fresher than a berry-topped cake decorated with intertwined basketweave and rope borders? This intricate look will impress every guest, but the technique is easy to master with a little practice.
Ingredients:
- Easy-Add Rose Icing Color Add to shopping list Rose Icing Color
- fresh raspberries
- Fresh blueberries
- Fresh strawberries
- Fresh blackberries
- Favorite cake recipe or 2-layer cake mix
Makes:
Cake serves 12.
Techniques Used:
Tools:
- Easy-Add 8 x 2 in. Square Pan Add to shopping list 8 x 2 in. Square Pan
- Easy-Add Tip: 18 Add to shopping list Tip: 18
- Cake Board (optional)Easy-Add Cake Board Add to shopping list Cake Board
- Fanci-Foil Wrap (optional)Easy-Add Fanci-Foil Wrap Add to shopping list Fanci-Foil Wrap
- Easy-Add Metal Spatula Add to shopping list Metal Spatula
Instructions:
Step 1
Bake and cool your favorite 2-layer cake recipe or mix. Place on serving platter or foil-wrapped cake board cut to fit.
Step 2
Ice cake smooth in rose buttercream. Decorate sides of cake with basketweave using tip 18. Add tip 18 top and bottom rope borders.
Step 3
Just before serving, position berries on cake top.
