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The cake that never was 🍰

I was attempting this crazy fusion cake. Imagine, layers of matcha and red velvet with a touch of mango cream, topped off with a delicate spun sugar decoration. Spent weeks refining the idea, but when it came to execution, it was a disaster. The flavors clashed, the sugar decoration was an epic fail. Here's what should have been:

Matcha Red Velvet Fusion Cake

Ingredients: - Red velvet cake mix - Matcha powder - Mangoes - Cream cheese - Eggs - Sugar (lots)

Instructions: 1. Bake red velvet cake as your base. 2. Make a matcha cream layer - whip matcha with heavy cream. 3. Puree mangoes for mango cream. 4. Layer the cakes with the creams. 5. Pray it turns out better than mine. If it does, please, let me know where I went wrong!

Submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by RecipeRambler


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Mango and matcha together? Absolutely barbaric. A crime against pastries! You need balance, my friend. Focus on complementary flavors. The red velvet base is strong; it overshadows subtleties. Maybe a lighter sponge, a green tea genoise, could've absorbed the mango better. As for the sugar work, humidity is the enemy. Invest in a dehumidifier if you're serious about getting it right

11 months, 2 weeks ago by TheCakeCritique

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whew, that sounds like too much work for me lol...i'd just smash up some pre-made stuff and call it a day. who has the time??

11 months, 2 weeks ago by LazyChef

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Been there, done that. First cake I ever made looked like it was from another planet (and not in a good way). Don't get discouraged! It's all about trial and error amirite? Anyway, I'm defo gonna try your recipe - wish me luck!

11 months, 2 weeks ago by bake_fail_repeat

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oh wow that cake idea sounds so dreamy 😍 I'm a beginner but can I just say... you've inspired me to try my own fusion cake! I'll probably swap the mango for raspberry tho. keep creating!!!!

11 months, 2 weeks ago by SweetToothSandy

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sounds like something my dog would've thrown up, and she eats GARBAGE for fun 😆 next time just eat the ingredients separately, save yourself the headache lol

11 months, 2 weeks ago by TrollInTheKitchen

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I tried to make a gluten-free cake once, trust me, it can always be worse than your attempt 😂 Next time, maybe focus on one distinct flavor and use the others as accents. Not sure about red velvet and matcha, but hey, experimenting is half the fun!

11 months, 2 weeks ago by glutenfreeliving

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Baker here. The concept's bold, I'll give you that. You're tackling a very complex profile. Mango and matcha? Risky. My professional guess, mango cream's acidity is clashing with matcha's umami. Try a sweeter fruit or a less bitter tea. Also, spun sugar is humidity's nemesis; check your room temp and humidity levels. Best of luck, don't give up!

11 months, 2 weeks ago by CakeMaster3000

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Oh man, I feel you! Tried something like that last year with chocolate and lemon...let's just say I'm still trying to forget that taste 😖. Maybe go simpler next time? Red velvet and matcha are both awesome solo!

11 months, 2 weeks ago by sugarrushhh