Mollie Makes

WINTER WONDERLAND CAKE

HOW TO MAKE A WINTER WONDERLAND CAKE

INGREDIENTS

For the cake

■ 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
■ 1¾ cups (210g) plain flour
■ ¾ cup (95g) cocoa powder
■ 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
■ 1 tsp baking powder
■ 1 tsp salt
■ 2 eggs
■ 1 cup (235ml) buttermilk
■ 1 cup (235ml) coffee
■ ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
■ 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the buttercream

■ 1½ cups (300g) sugar■ 6 egg whites■ 1½ cups (340g) unsalted butter■ 2 tsp vanilla extract■ ¼ tsp salt■/3 cup (160ml) coconut milk■ ¾ cup (110g) chopped chocolate coated-biscuit sticks (we used Pocky Sticks)■ Shredded coconut

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