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Bioluminescent-Inspired Ocean Cake

Bioluminescent-Inspired Ocean Cake

This Bioluminescent-Inspired Ocean Cake is a mesmerizing layered cake featuring deep ocean blues, glowing neon accents, and an ethereal shimmer, inspired by the natural glow of bioluminescent sea life.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 tsp blue food coloring gel
  • 1/4 tsp black food coloring gel optional, for deep ocean effect
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips melted for marbling effect
  • 2 cups buttercream frosting blue and black tinted for decoration
  • 1/4 cup tonic water for UV-reactive glow effect
  • 1 tsp edible pearl dust for shimmer
  • 1/4 cup neon food coloring gel UV-reactive colors like yellow or green for glowing waves

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
  • Divide the batter into two portions. Tint one with blue food coloring and the other with a mix of blue and black for a deep ocean effect.
  • Swirl in melted white chocolate for a marbled ocean look.
  • Pour into cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool cakes completely before frosting.
  • Tint buttercream frosting with blue and black food coloring for an ocean gradient effect.
  • Apply a crumb coat of frosting, then smooth with a cake turntable.
  • Mix tonic water with neon food coloring to create UV-reactive glowing accents. Pipe onto the cake for glowing waves.
  • Dust with edible pearl dust for a shimmering ocean effect.
  • Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Glow Effect: Serve under a blacklight to enhance the UV-reactive decorations.
  • Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.
  • Customization: Add edible seashell decorations or sugar pearls for extra oceanic flair.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword Bioluminescent Cake, Glow in the Dark Cake, Neon Cake Frosting, Ocean-Themed Cake, Underwater Dessert
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