| Slice the sponge cake into three equal layers. Place
the first layer on a 10" cake board or plate. |
| Brush the first layer with 1/3 of the syrup |
| Using a spatula spread 10 ounces of the Lemon Cream
onto the layer. (Mix it in a bowl first to ensure it is smooth and spread
able) |
| Press the center layer on and repeat steps #2 and #3
(using 5 ounces of buttercream folded with 4 ounces of Lemon Cream.)
Press on the top layer and use the remaining 1/3 syrup. |
| Apply 3-4 ounces of buttercream to the top and sides
to hide the crumb. Chill Very Well. |
| Using a Bain Marie, in separate containers, warm the
two colors of fondant to no more than 110°(F) Adjust the
consistency with plain syrup instead of adding water or more heat. Both
the fondants should be somewhat thin and very pourable. |
| Pour out the light Green fondant onto the cake
top and smooth it immediately with a spatula until it reaches the edge
of the cake top or begins to run over the edge. When it is evenly spread
stop. |
| Using a Pastry Bag full of dark Green fondant
and a small round tip draw straight lines back and forth, starting
just off the edge of the cake. Continuing drawing until you go just
beyond the other edge. Your lines should be parallel and about 1/2 inch
apart. The bag of fondant should be ready to use prior to spreading
the light Green fondant onto the cake. |
| Create the design as follows. Using the
tip of a small knife carefully drag it through the liquid fondant, back
and forth, perpendicular to the lines drawn on the
cake with the dark fondant. Repeat this across the cake
about every 1/2 inch. |
| Using a spatula hide the sides of the cake with the
remaining buttercream. |
| Working over a tray of roasted almonds apply them evenly
to the sides of the cake. |
| Advance warning. Consistency and temperature is very
important. If the cake is very cold it will chill the fondant, you will
not have time to complete the required steps. If the fondant is too
thin or thick the two fondants will have trouble blending and forming
the proper effect. |
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