Snow Sparkle Cake Recipe

Introduction

The Simple Snow Sparkle Cake brings a festive touch to any celebration with its shimmering sugary crust and delicate decorations. It’s a delightful way to add sparkle and elegance to a classic Christmas cake.

Ingredients

• 400g white sugar cubes
• 100g preserving sugar
• 3 tbsp edible pearly balls
• 1 egg white, lightly whisked
• Edible silver glitter
• 1 20cm-wide Christmas cake (see ‘goes well with’)
• Ribbons
• Shop-bought decorations (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Once the cake has been removed from the oven, increase the oven temperature to 200°C (180°C fan) or gas mark 6. Leave the cake in its tin.
2. Step 2: Place the sugar cubes in a large bowl and crush them into a coarse, sugary rubble using the end of a rolling pin.
3. Step 3: Mix the crushed sugar cubes with the preserving sugar, edible pearly balls, and the lightly whisked egg white. The mixture should have the texture of wet sand.
4. Step 4: Tip the mixture evenly over the top of the cake and level the surface gently.
5. Step 5: Bake the cake for 5 minutes to set the sugary crust, then remove from the oven and leave to cool completely.
6. Step 6: Once cooled, remove the cake from the tin and peel off the baking parchment.
7. Step 7: Sprinkle the top of the cake with edible silver glitter, tie ribbons around the side, and decorate with your favorite figurines or shop-bought decorations if desired.

Tips & Variations

• For a different texture, try mixing in crushed nuts or dried fruit with the sugar topping before baking.
• You can substitute edible pearly balls with small white sprinkles for a simpler look.
• If you prefer a less sweet topping, reduce the preserving sugar slightly or use natural sweeteners.

Storage

Store the cake covered at room temperature in an airtight container to keep the sugary crust crisp. It will keep well for up to one week. When ready to serve, avoid refrigeration as it may make the sugar topping sticky. If needed, gently re-crisp the topping in a low oven for a few minutes.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of cake for this topping?

Yes, you can apply this sugary sparkle topping to most dense cakes, such as fruitcakes or pound cakes. Just ensure the cake is sturdy enough to hold the crumbly topping.

Is the silver glitter safe to eat?

Only use edible silver glitter specifically labeled as food-safe. Non-edible glitters are for decoration only and should not be consumed.

Snow Sparkle Cake Recipe

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• Author: Noah
• Total Time: 20 minutes plus cooling time
• Yield: Serves 8–10 1x

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Description

This Simple Snow Sparkle Cake is a festive and elegant dessert perfect for the holiday season. Topped with a crunchy sugary crust made from crushed sugar cubes, preserving sugar, and edible pearly balls, it offers a delightful texture contrast to the soft Christmas cake base. Finished with edible silver glitter and optional decorative ribbons and figurines, this cake shines beautifully on any celebration table.

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Ingredients

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For the Sugar Topping

• 400g white sugar cubes
• 100g preserving sugar
• 3 tbsp edible pearly balls
• 1 egg white, lightly whisked
• Edible silver glitter (to decorate)

For the Cake

• 1 20cm-wide Christmas cake (pre-baked, see goes well with)
• Ribbons (for decoration)
• Shop-bought decorations or figurines (optional)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the sugar mixture: Place the white sugar cubes in a large bowl and crush them thoroughly using the end of a rolling pin until you achieve a consistency similar to sugary rubble. Mix in the preserving sugar, edible pearly balls, and the lightly whisked egg white, stirring until the mixture has the texture of wet sand.
2. Top the cake: With the Christmas cake still in its tin after baking, gently tip the prepared sugar mixture evenly over the top of the cake. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to level the surface to ensure an even crust.
3. Bake the topping: Increase the oven temperature to 200°C (180°C fan/gas mark 6). Return the cake with the sugar topping to the oven and bake for 5 minutes. This short bake sets the sugary crust, creating a crisp, sparkling layer on top.
4. Cool and decorate: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely while still in the tin. Once cooled, carefully remove the cake from the tin and peel off any baking parchment. Lightly sprinkle the top with edible silver glitter to create a sparkling snow effect. Finish by tying ribbons around the cake’s side and adding shop-bought decorations or your favorite festive figurines if desired.

Notes

• Ensure the cake is fully cooled before decorating to prevent melting of the sugar topping and decorations.
• Use edible glitter and decorations that are food-safe and non-toxic.
• The preserving sugar helps bind the sugar topping; if unavailable, caster sugar can be a substitute but may affect texture slightly.
• This cake is ideal as a centerpiece dessert during Christmas celebrations.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: British

Keywords: snow sparkle cake, Christmas cake, festive dessert, sugar crust cake, holiday cake, decorative cake