Make an Easy Tiger Stripe Smash Cake with Buttercream

This adorable tiger stripe cake makes a great smash cake, a festive dessert for a jungle themed party, or a fun way to express school pride (if you've got a tiger mascot...).

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to achieve this look in just a few steps. I'm working with a 2 layer, 4 inch vegan cake, but the same technique would work on a larger cake as well.

Recipes Used

Vegan Chocolate Cake - https://www.bakesandblunders.com/mini...
Vegan Vanilla Buttercream - https://www.bakesandblunders.com/dair...

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Vegan Black Cocoa Frosting Recipe

6 oz plant based butter, room temperature
10 oz powdered sugar, sifted
4- 6 Tbsps black cocoa powder (https://amzn.to/361QTHU)
2- 4 Tbsps vegan milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
Black food gel color (https://amzn.to/2Y2yMx0)

Beat butter until smooth and creamy, about 2- 3 minutes. Add sugar in 2- 3 parts, beating well after each addition. Add 4 tablespoons of black cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons of milk, and vanilla. Beat well, then add about 5 drops of black food gel. Beat until combined. Let the frosting sit, covered, for about 20 minutes. Adjust flavor and color (more cocoa powder first, then gel) as needed. Let the frosting sit, covered, for an hour to let the color develop. Then chill until needed.

Products Used in This Tutorial

Cake Sketch Book - https://payhip.com/b/dPv9
Black Cocoa Powder - https://amzn.to/361QTHU
Chefmaster Gel Color - https://amzn.to/2Y2yMx0
Small Offset Spatula - https://amzn.to/3qNdRL1

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