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Elegant Amy Winehouse tribute cake with black fondant, gold art deco patterns, and beehive silhouette design on champagne tier, styled with vinyl record and burgundy roses
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Amy Winehouse cake recipe

Amy Winehouse cake recipe: Learn to bake elegant black and gold tribute dessert with chocolate, espresso & decorating tips. Complete guide & instructions
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling/Cooling Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Birthday Cake, Cake, Dessert, Party Dessert, Tribute Cake
Cuisine: British
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Cake Layers:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee cooled
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Espresso Buttercream:
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons espresso powder
  • 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
Dark Chocolate Ganache:
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate 70% cacao
  • 1 cup heavy cream
Decorating Ingredients:
  • Black fondant
  • Gold edible dust
  • Edible gold leaf
  • Clear piping gel

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare Pans
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment paper.
  3. Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and sugar. Break up any cocoa lumps.
  5. Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients
  6. In another bowl, whisk eggs, cooled coffee, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  7. Step 4: Fold Together
  8. Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  9. Step 5: Divide Batter
  10. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
  11. Step 6: Cool Cakes
  12. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely (1-2 hours).
  13. Step 7: Make Espresso Buttercream
  14. Beat softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar while beating. Dissolve espresso powder in warm coffee and fold in gently.
  15. Step 8: Prepare Ganache
  16. Heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chopped dark chocolate and let sit 2 minutes. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
  17. Step 9: Level Cakes
  18. Using a serrated knife, remove any domed tops from cooled cake layers to create flat surfaces.
  19. Step 10: Build Cake
  20. Place first cake layer on cake stand. Spread thin layer of espresso buttercream on top. Add second layer and repeat.
  21. Step 11: Frost Cake
  22. Apply thicker layer of espresso buttercream to sides and top using an offset spatula.
  23. Step 12: Add Ganache
  24. Pour dark chocolate ganache over top, allowing it to cascade down the sides. Smooth with offset spatula.
  25. Step 13: Apply Base
  26. Roll out black fondant and apply to base and sides of cake for sophisticated foundation.
  27. Step 14: Create Gold Accents
  28. Mix edible gold dust with clear piping gel. Paint art deco patterns, musical notes, or abstract designs on cake.
  29. Step 15: Add Final Details
  30. Paint or pipe beehive silhouette on top tier. Add edible gold leaf for glamorous accents.
  31. Step 16: Chill & Serve
  32. Refrigerate finished cake for at least 1 hour before serving. This helps decorations set and makes slicing cleaner.