Spring Bonnet Cake
Posted by Schmitty
This recipe came to me in an Email = have not tried it yet but am going to make
it for Easter - would also make a nice Centerpiece instead of the traditional
Lamb Cake. Easy with Cake mix - can use any flavor you like plus any flavoring.
Serving Size : 16
1 package lemon cake mix
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
FROSTING
1 1/2 pounds confectioners sugar
1/2 cup margarine
4 ounces cream cheese -- softened
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice -- (4 to 5)
3 drops yellow food color
TO PREPARE CAKE
Mix one package lemon cake mix according to directions. Stir in one teaspoon
grated lemon zest. Grease and flour a one quart heat safe bowl and a 12 inch
round cake pan or pizza pan. Fill the bowl 2/3 with batter and place the
remaining batter in the round pizza pan. Bake at 350 degrees. Bake cake in pizza
pan for 15 - 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Bake cake
in bowl about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out
clean. Cool on wire rack.
FROSTING
Cream together margarine and cream cheese. Beat in powdered sugar and lemon
juice (add more or less to make a creamy spreading consistency). Add yellow food
color to make a pale yellow color.
TO ASSEMBLE
Place 12 inch cake on a large serving plate. Spread a small amount of icing in
center. Invert cake from bowl onto center of 12 inch cake to look like a bonnet.
Spread with lemon frosting. Decorate bonnet cake with a pastel ribbon around the
brim and with a bow. Arrange on fresh or sugared flowers at base of crown.
Beautiful as a centerpiece which can be served for dessert.
TO SUGAR FLOWERS
(Use edible blossom, free of pesticides such as: rose petals, daisies,
pansies, violets, lavender, primroses, mums, carnations, etc.) Beat one egg
white until frothy. Gently brush onto flowers on all sides. Sprinkle with
granulated sugar, completely coating them. Tap off excess sugar and lay on wax
paper. Dry 24 hours.