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16) Farm Animal Barn Cake

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 9-inch round cake layers, cooled (boxed or homemade)
  • 2 cups vanilla buttercream divided
  • Red gel food coloring 1 tsp
  • 1 cup chocolate frosting for roof and accents
  • 1 cup shredded coconut toasted (optional)
  • Assorted animal cake toppers or small toy animals 6–8
  • Black licorice or piping gel for door and windows 1 tsp
  • Sprinkles or green sugar for yard 2 tbsp

Method
 

  1. Tint 1½ cups buttercream with red gel until bright barn red. Reserve ½ cup plain for trim.
  2. Stack cakes with a thin layer of buttercream between; chill 15 minutes to firm.
  3. Crumb-coat entire cake with plain buttercream; chill 10 minutes.
  4. Spread red buttercream evenly for barn walls. Use an offset spatula for smooth sides.
  5. Pipe roof with chocolate frosting in rows or use a spatula to make a shingled look.
  6. Toast coconut 3–5 minutes in a 350°F oven for “hay,” if using.
  7. Add licorice or piping gel for doors and windows. Place animal toppers on and around the barn.
  8. Scatter green sugar or sprinkles for a yard and press coconut near the base.