For Oscar’s first birthday party (which happened while we were doing the elimination diet) we had a marshmallow teddy bear cake, using the recipe in “Friendly Food”. It’s definitely worth practising the marshmallow recipe before making the cake. Mine boiled over the first time and made a huge, sticky mess all over the kitchen!
Marshmallow Teddy Bear Cake
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| Serves | 1 cake |
| Prep time | 4 hours |
| Allergy / Intolerance | Amines, Artificial Addititives, Artificial Colours, Dairy, Egg, Glutamates, Preservatives, Salicylates, Wheat |
| Suitable for | Dairy / Lactose Free, Gluten Free, RPAH Elimination Diet - Low Chemical / Failsafe |
| Meal type | Sweet Things |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Cold |
| Occasion | Birthday Party, Special Occasions |
| From book | Friendly Food |
Fun, delicious alternative to cake, marshmallow birthday cake
Ingredients
- Teddy Bear mould cake tin
- Cake board (larger than the cake tin)
- Ice
For the marshmallow:
- 1/3 cup powdered gelatine
- 1 cup cold water
- 4 cups white sugar
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1/4 teaspoon citric acid
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
To decorate:
- maize cornflour (for dusting)
- 1/3 cup pure icing sugar
- 1 heaped tablespoon maize cornflour
- 1/2 cup Rice Bubbles
- 1 teaspoon carob powder
- 2 tablespoons pure icing sugar (extra)
- Ribbon
Directions
| Marshmallow Cake: | |
| 1. | Sprinkle the gelatine over the cold water in a small bowl and set aside. |
| 2. | Combine the sugar and boiling water in a large saucepan and stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. |
| 3. | Add the gelatine mixture and stir until dissolved. |
| 4. | Bring to the boil and boil uncovered for 15 minutes. Do not walk away as the marshmallow may boil over. |
| 5. | Remove the saucepan from the heat and set aside to cool until lukewarm. |
| 6. | Add the citric acid and vanilla and stir through. |
| 7. | Transfer the mixture into a large bowl, and with an electric mixer beat on high until it is white and thick. |
| 8. | Meanwhile, soak the mould in a sink with ice cubes for at least 5 minutes. Remove from the sink and without drying pour the marshmallow mixture into the mould. Refrigerate for 1 - 2 hours, or overnight, until set. |
| 9. | When the cake has set sprinkle the top woth cornflour and run a hot knife around the edge of the mould. Carefully ease the cake out of the mould with a spatula and onto the cake board. |
| To decorate: | |
| 10. | Sift together the cornflour and icing sugar and sprinkle over the entire cake. |
| 11. | Put the Rice Bubbles into a sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Pour the cereal into a piping bag and mark out the bear's ears, eyes, paws, tummy and snout. |
| 12. | Mix the carob powder and the extra icing sugar together then add a few drops of water to make a pipable consistency. Spoon the icing into a piping bag and draw the eyes, nose and mouth. |
| 13. | Tie the ribbon in a bow and use a toothpick to secure to the Bear's neck. |
Note
Low Chemical / Failsafe
Note: most gelatine powders contain sulphates. These can be boiled off but may still be a problem if you are extremely sensitive.
