Here’s a detailed guide and recipe to recreate this stunning Red & White Celebration Cake:

Instructions

Prepare the Cake Layers:

1. Preheat and Prepare Pans:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease and line three round cake pans of different sizes (e.g., 6-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch).
2. Make the Batter:
   • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Mix in the vanilla extract.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
3. Color the Batter:
   • Divide the batter into two bowls. Leave one plain for the white layers, and mix red food coloring into the other for the red layers.
4. Bake the Cakes:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared pans (adjust sizes for red and white layers as desired).
   • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
   • Let the cakes cool completely before decorating.

Make the Buttercream Frosting:

1. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed.
3. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream, then beat on high speed until fluffy.

Assemble the Cake:

1. Layer the Cakes:
   • Place the largest red layer on a cake board and spread a thin layer of frosting on top.
   • Add a white layer, and repeat until all layers are stacked.
2. Crumb Coat:
   • Apply a thin layer of frosting around the entire cake to seal in crumbs. Chill for 30 minutes.
3. Cover with Fondant:
   • Roll out the red and white fondant separately.
   • Cover the top tier with white fondant, the middle tier with red, and alternate colors for the bottom tier.
4. Add Fondant Drapes:
   • Roll white fondant into long strips and gently drape them around the cake, securing them with edible glue.
5. Decorate with Roses:
   • Place red fondant roses where the drapes meet.
   • Add rhinestone ribbons around each tier for sparkle.

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Final Touches

• Dust edible glitter lightly over the cake for a glamorous finish.
• Chill the cake for 1-2 hours before serving.

Tips:

• Use a cake leveler for perfectly even layers.
• Add additional support (e.g., wooden dowels) if the cake is very tall.

Let me know if you’d like more help or additional decoration ideas! 😊