AB # 18 : Vertically............... Blueberry Layer Cake

I wanted to bake something special for Mother's Day Celebration . So as usual, I did some research about Layer Cakes. To my surprise, there are so many types of layer cakes created . So beautifully done. I told myself , I need to bake something real stunning and special this time. Guess what I did , I bake a combination of horizontal layer cake with vertical  layer in the middle . I first got this idea from 'I am Baker' .

I simply love all her bakes. Stunning and gorgeous...... you just can't stop looking at them . Drop by " I am Baker" to see it for yourself. I was lazy to drive out to buy Whip Topping since I was out of it on weekend , I ended up layering this cake with blueberry filling without the Whip Topping. Honestly , if I were to bake this cake again, I will definitely layer it with whip topping .

I simply love the way I decorated this cake. This cake brings joy and happiness to everyone around me .  Makes life simpler and happier in a way . When mom saw this she went like " wah , why decorate till so pretty ?" ... I smile at her and say " Yeah , I decorated this for your Mother's Day " and she went like rolling her eyes cos she was thinking " Can't be waiting to eat this on Mother's Day. Its still few weeks away.. " LOL......

I did a different of version of Vertical Layer Cake on this . The Vertical Layer is only on the middle part which makes this whole cake looks stunning ... Heehee ... At least that is what I think ... Well, to be honest , I won't try to be different this time. I won't drag myself to write more than what I can say and write ... I am so boring, I think . LOL ... Lets just get back to the recipe ..

Vertical Layer Cake : Blueberry Layer Cake 
I have adapted the cake recipe from Chef Alex Goh's recipe book Fruity Cake with some minor changes
Vanilla Sponge Cake
Ingredients 
6          Large Eggs
100g    Caster Sugar [ Original recipe calls for 180g ]
2tsp     Pure Vanilla Extract [ Original recipe calls for 1/2 tsp ]
165g    All Purpose Flour [ I used Cake Flour ]
100g    Melted Butter
250g    Blueberry Filling

250g    Non Dairy Whip Topping ( Whip till stiff )

Method
1.   Pre heat oven to 180C . Grease and line one 2 7" round pan with parchment paper
2.   Mix eggs, sugar and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Beat at medium high speed until light and fluffy
3.  Fold in flour gently until all well combine . Pour in melted butter and mix well
4.  Pour batter into 2 prepared pan and bake at 180C for 35 minutes . Remove from oven and take out to  cool on wire rack immediately.

To assemble 
1.   Cut 1 cake horizontally into 2 layer . Place one layer of cake at the base on the cake board . Cut the other cake vertically into 3 layer . Please refer to " I am Baker "
2.   Spread 1/3 cup of whip topping on the cake . Scoop 2 tbsp blueberry evenly on the cake. Top with another 1/3 cup of whip topping .
3.   Top with another vertical layer of cake and repeat the above process until all vertical layer cake is finish. Spread 1/3 cup of whip topping on the cake after all vertical layer is finish . Scoop 2 tbsp blueberry filling on the cake and spread evenly. Top with another 1/3 cup of whip topping .Place another horizontal cake layer on the cake . Chill cake in the fridge for 2 hours before frosting with buttercream or any other frosting of your choice
Enjoy this yummy Vertical Layer Cake yeah  !!!!

I am submitting this post to Aspiring Bakers #18: Layers of Love (April 2012) hosted by Sam of Sweet Samsations