The Dior makeup bag cake is a dessert inspired by a makeup bag from the famous French fashion house. It’s a cake shaped like a cosmetics bag and decorated with fashion details such as zippers, buttons and ribbons.
Recipe · Fondant cakes
Dior makeup bag cake
- 13 ingredients
- 16 steps
Ingredients
For the sponge
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup milk
For the filling
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the decoration
- White and pink fondant
- Zippers, buttons, ribbons and other fashion details
Step-by-step preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each one.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour.
- Divide the batter into two equal parts and pour each into a greased rectangular baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25–30 minutes, until the sponges are golden and firm to the touch.
- Let the sponges cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, make the filling: whip the cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla to soft peaks.
- Cut the sponges in half horizontally.
- Place one layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of whipped cream over it. Add another layer and repeat until all the layers are used.
- Cover the whole cake with a thin layer of whipped cream and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, roll out the white and pink fondant and cut it into zippers, buttons, ribbons and other fashion details.
- Decorate the cake with the fondant pieces to look like a Dior makeup bag.
- Serve and enjoy!
The Dior makeup bag cake is a delicious, creative choice for a party or special event. Its unique look and great taste will make it a hit with your guests.