Cakes are a familiar dessert for every special occasion. However, in early 2024, gourmets are "crazy" about a completely new type of cake: burnt cake. The name may sound strange, but in fact, this is a unique, beautiful and extremely delicious culinary trend that has been stirring up social networks for the past three weeks.
The cake looks ordinary at first glance, but there is a surprise hidden behind it.
The mystery behind the sweet "flame"
Burnt cream cake, also known as "burn-away cake" or "self-burning cake", is a creative variation of traditional cream cake. Still keeping the rich, smooth cream inside, the special highlight of this cake is the thin layer of wafer paper covering the surface (a type of paper made from potato starch, oil, water and commonly used in bakeries). At first glance, this cream cake is no different from normal cakes. The surprise comes when people use a blowtorch to "blow up" the sweet flame, creating an impressive performance with tiny sparks. The image is printed directly on the wafer paper with food coloring and you can "eat" the paper, however this type of paper has no taste.
As the wafer burns, the message underneath gradually appears.
Not just a dessert, burn-away cake is a way to express personal messages, wishes or messages in an impressive way. When the paper is burned, the message that the person giving the cake sends gradually appears under the surprised admiration of anyone who witnesses. This type of cake promises to become a new and attractive choice for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, or simply to surprise a loved one.
The unique burnt cake with the most views in recent times.
Dominate social networks with irresistible appeal
With its unique form, the "self-burning" cake quickly became a "stormy" trend from Instagram to Tiktok. A series of videos of burning cakes were shared, attracting millions of views and comments. Many celebrities also "caught the trend" and posted pictures of burning this cake, contributing to spreading its appeal to the online community.
"Burn-away cake is basically a variation on a cake," says chef Nerwan Khalife, owner of Cakes by Nerwan in Astoria, Queens. "The cake's second message and first message are separated by a layer or two of buttercream. When you burn the first message made of wafer paper, the second message appears, surprising the person receiving the cake."
Revealing the recipe for making the super hot "self-burning" cake
Burn-away cake with the effect of burning the crust to reveal the hidden image inside is a new culinary trend that is attracting a lot of attention. Do you want to make this unique cake yourself? Let's explore the recipe below:
Ingredient:
Baked sponge cake with buttercream frosting.
Special food printing paper and edible ink.
Wafer paper and sugar icing sheet paper.
Cream for shaping.
Steps to follow:
Prepare the cake: Bake the sponge cake according to your favorite recipe and spread the buttercream all over the cake. Then, put the cake in the refrigerator to let the cream set.
Create a latent image: Print the desired image onto two different types of paper. The top layer image will be printed on wax paper, the bottom layer image will be printed on sugar paper. Cut the image to the size corresponding to the cake surface.
Layering the image: Place the image on the bottom layer on top of the cake, pressing lightly to secure the image to the icing.
Create a fireproof border: Use the cream to create a border around the image, which will help prevent fire from spreading to the image while burning.
Place the second image layer: Gently place the face layer image on top of the cream border.
Finishing the border: Add a border of cream around the face image to cover the excess paper, ensuring the cake's aesthetics.
The paper and ink are the same type used in cooking and baking, so you can be completely assured about food safety.
Note:
Use a special tool to print images onto edible paper. Check the quality of the paper and ink carefully to ensure food safety.
When torching the cake topping, use a small gas torch and carefully control the flame to avoid overburning.
Burnt cream cake should be enjoyed immediately after burning the top layer to ensure the flavor. With these simple steps, and unlimited creativity, you can make your own unique "self-burning" cream cake to surprise your friends and relatives on special occasions.
