The so-called Fault Line Cake is a real eye-catcher and if you are looking for an unusual, yet elegant cake design, this trend is probably the perfect decision. Simple with a characteristic accent - the fault line (as “fault line” is translated) not only attracts attention, but can also be designed in as many different ways as any other cake. Whether flowers, sprinkles, fruits, cookies or a simple plain cream - the attractive line is intended to give the impression that you are oneInsight into the inside of the cakepreserved and in this way makes them appear extremely interesting.
Today we would like to introduce you to the Fault Line Cake by presenting you with more than just a few suggestions. We will also show you instructions that you can try yourself. Because, although the original cake design looks very complicated at first glance, it iseven suitable for beginners, as you will discover for yourself. Surprise your loved ones on a special occasion with an equally special cake that is homemade. Actually it's too good to eat - or is it?
Fault Line Cake Instructions
To design such a cake, you will of course first need a cake. You can use your choice of base recipes for the Fault Line Cake. The cake itself, in turn, can be of any shape. Both round models and square ones are ideal. It is best to place the cake on a rotating cake stand, as this makes it easier to work with. But if necessary you can do it without it. You should prepare the cake for designing by covering it with a thin layerSpread buttercream. The purpose of this is to ensure that no crumbs get into the main layer later. So the cake is sealed, so to speak. You also need:
- Buttercream
- Food colors – in the first example only one color was chosen (pink), but combinations are possible as desired. In the other instructions, the line again consists of simple Nutella.
- Decorations (sprinkles, edible beads, cookie crumbs and pieces, frosting to create flowerswith a piping bag, motifs made of fondant, edible glitter or whatever else your heart desires)
- Glasur Smoother
- angled spatula
- edible gold paint or edible gold leaf
- small brush
If you have prepared the cake with the thin layer of buttercream, you can create the line at any point using a thicker layer of buttercream (or with Nutella as in the example below). It is usually done in the middle. This layer should be thick enough to hold the selected decorations (for example, it does not need to be thick for sprinkles, otherwise they will sink). Apply the buttercream roughly and then smooth it out. Then add the chosen decoration. Simply press them carefully into the cream.
With Nutella and edible pearls
Now apply the buttercream to the rest of the cake. This cream can also be in a different color if you want the line to stand out even more. Start on the surface of the cake and then work your way up to the line. It is important that the buttercream layer is thick enough. Exactly how thick dependsfrom the decorationthat you have chosen. Apply this cream also below the line. Along the line, the buttercream can overlap it here and there. So you don't want to create a perfect edge. Then smooth the cream first on the sides and then on the surface. You should be careful not to touch the sprinkles (or other decorations).
Then let the cream set for 20 minutes. Then you can brush the edges with gold edible paint or other materials. Complete!
Chocolate Fault Line Cake
Alternative Variante
You can also simply bake three layers, with two of them being the same size and the third being slightly smaller. Then use the smaller one for the line by covering its edge with buttercream and decorating it. Then place it in the middle of one larger base and the other larger one above it. Then you can also paint the edges of the other floors as described above.
Cut fault line cake correctly
Even if this explanation seems strange or even unnecessary at first, it is nevertheless justified. The fault line cake is usually very high so that the line can stand out better. The classic cutting from top to bottom is not a good idea because the tall piece would fall apart. Instead, you can simply cut the cake in half or all the way to the line. However, if you have onesmall cakehave made, cut them as usual.
Suggestions for decoration
Romantic idea with edible roses and gold accents
Real purple pansies
Decorate cake with cookies
Light and dark Oreo cookies idea
Vintage look with roses
Jelly balls as decoration for the Fault Line Cake
Decorate in green with a piping bag and star nozzle
Ombre in blue tones
Cake decoration for Christmas
Fruity cake with lemons
Make your own cakes for Halloween with spooky motifs
Colorful cake design with gummy bears for a birthday
Mermaids and scales patterns
Cookie dough for the fault line
Modern concrete look with blue accents
Real roses as cake decorations
Pastel colors for a unicorn party
Hibiscus and tiger from mosaic
Design reminiscent of oil paints
Unicorn with golden horn and colorful scales
Exotic pattern in colorful rainbow colors
Small fault line cake with piped flowers
Design two fault lines in a tall cake
Blue and white cake with Oreo cookies and cookies
Mickey Mouse for children
Fruit cake with strawberries
Narrow and high fault line cake made from many floors
Valentine's Day idea with hearts
Simple design with a disruption line made of chocolate cream
Cake decoration with cookies
