Did you zone out between your baking session and add two tablespoons of baking powder to your cake batter? Or your sweet tooth couldn’t stop you from baking a cake despite the shortage of flour?
These common mishaps can result in cake disasters and you’ll get a two-inch, bitter-tasting patty instead of five-inch fluffy goodness. Whatever the reason, all the hard work and cravings shouldn’t go to waste because of any mishap. So, here are 5 inconceivable ways to fix your cake disasters by turning them into finger-licking desserts you may have never thought to try.
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- Make your filling game strong
If your cake has sunk in the middle or is inconsistent in height, fill it up generously with whipped cream or frosting to cover the disaster underneath. A dark chocolate ganache, flavored buttercream, or a fudgy frosting will do the job. - Modif-pie your flat cake
A flat cake makes a great crust for your favorite pudding pie. Chill your flat cake and top it with some custard/whipped cream and fresh fruits of your choice. Add a chocolate sauce or peanut butter swirl to make your sweet treat look fancy. - Turn it into fudgy fun
There is something about the texture of imperfect cakes that makes them perfect for a fudgy delight. Chop the cake into cubes, top them with chocolate fudge sauce and shave some chocolate to savor this gooey goodness. - Make a mousse cake
Turn your cake into a thin crust, top it with silky, smooth chocolate mousse, and pipe some cream cheese frosting. You can top it with some fresh fruits or shave some sesame or almond brittle on top for a textural treat. - Serve them bite-size with your favorite ice cream
Satisfy your post-dinner sweet cravings with bite-size cake chunks with some ice cream. Cut your cake into bite-size wedges, top them with a quenelle of your favorite ice cream and drizzle some caramel or chocolate sauce to end your day on a sweet note.
A flat or inconsistent cake has a special texture and flavor that makes it plain sailing to turn it into a lot many delicious treats. All you need are perfect flavor pairings and toppings of your choice to prep up your imperfect cakes into rich, moreish desserts.
