Elmo Cake

Name: Elmo Cake
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 115 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 and 1/2 cups (285g) cake flour (spooned & leveled); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar; 5 large egg whites, at room temperature; 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream, at room temperature*; 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract (yes, Tbsp!); 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, at room temperature*; Vanilla Buttercream:; 1 and 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 6 and 1/4 cups (750g) confectioners’ sugar; 1/3 cup (80ml) whole milk or heavy cream, at room temperature; 2teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; red, orange, and black gel food coloring; Elmo’s Eyes and Nose:; two4-ounce white chocolatebars (113g each), finely chopped*; 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil or coconut oil

Prep 1h 30m

Cook 25m

Total 1h 55m

This Elmo cake features a fluffy and moist vanilla cake, topped with a vibrant red and orange buttercream fur that'll delight any Sesame Street fan. Plus, the eyes, nose, and mouth are made with white chocolate - they are almost too cute to eat!

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Elmo