I also like to stir it by hand with a rubber spatula once it’s fully made. Mix the frosting on the lowest speed with a paddle attachment once it’s made to push out any excess air. While the cake layers bake and cool, make the vanilla buttercream frosting. Step 4: Make the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting This will create space for the gelatin ocean!Īt this point you can wrap and freeze them if you’re making them in advance. Then stack the cake layers and cut them at an angle (see photo below). Use a serrated knife to level the tops of the layers. Once the layers are fully cooled, carefully flip the pans and remove the layers. Place the cake layers into the freezer for 30 minutes to accelerate the cooling process. Let the pans cool for 10 minutes, then run a small offset spatula around the perimeter of the pan to separate the cake from the pan. I like to use a scale to make sure each pan has the same amount of batter and will bake up to be the same height.īake for 33-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Line four 7″ or three 8″ pans with parchment rounds, and grease with non-stick baking spray.ĭivide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Step 2: Make the Sand Colored Vanilla Cake Layers If making these further in advance, cover the bowls with plastic wrap. It can also be made up to a week in advance. This usually takes about 2 hours but can vary based on the depth of the bowls you use. Place these in the fridge to chill and set. The first step of this cake is to make the jello that will be used to make the gradient in the ocean! This will give the ocean a beautiful color and make it look just like a tropical beach.Īfter making the gelatin mixture, split the mixture between 2 shallow, wide bowls or cake pans and color one turquoise and one deep blue.

Gelatin cake