Kootek Vanilla Raspberry Flower Basket Cake

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the baking flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

2. In a separate bowl, mix together the df milk, oil, maple syrup, flax eggs, and vanilla extract.

3. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and use a hand mixer to beat together for 1 minute, making sure there are no lumps.

4. Pour cake mixture into three 8" round pans that are greased and lined with parchment paper. Bake cakes for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees. Once done, set cakes aside to cool for a few minutes.

5. Make the frosting by adding 1 cup softened in a mixing bowl along either 3 tbsp plant based milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Cream the butter using a hand mixer.

6. Add 6 cups of powdered sugar to the bowl while mixing by adding 1 cup at a time. Repeat this process 2 more times to make 3 batches of frosting.

7. Carefully layer the cakes by adding some buttercream frosting and 8 oz raspberry jam in between the layers, making a barrier of frosting at the edges.

8. Set aside 2 1/2 cups frosting and use the rest for the coating and piping the basket weave on the cake.

9. To pipe the flowers on the cake use 2/3 cup for the pink roses, 2/3 cup for the blue roses, 2/3 cup for the purple flowers, and 1/2 cup for the green leaves.

10. Mix the food colorings in the divided out frosting and Pip the flowers on the cake.

11. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.