The Same, But Different
July 23, 2010 at 2:00 pm | Posted in Baking / Cooking, Food | 46 CommentsClassic cakes are fool-proof options to turn to in a moment of need- The standard yellow cake is always agreeable when slathered in a rich and creamy frosting, and that tried-and-true chocolate layer cake has gotten me out of many sticky spots. Always well-received and definitely delicious, I still am reluctant to revisit them, because after so many double or triple batches and repeat performances, they just seem so… Well… Unimaginative. Safe. Dare I say, boring. Happy to take dessert requests from all sides of the family but reluctant to do the same old, same old, it takes a bit of careful creativity to keep myself interested in these projects.
Approaching the issue not from a flavor perspective this time, what’s left that can be played around with? How about the shape?
A deceptively difficult-looking creation, a triangle cake is guaranteed to impress, and maintain the integrity of any flavors desired! The example above is a coconut cake, filled with raspberry preserves and covered with toasted coconut flakes. Just slightly more fuss than a typical layer cake, it was a fun way to add some interest to an otherwise visually dull cake.
To make your very own triangle layer cake, bake any cake you like in two jelly roll pans, and let cool completely. Spread one sheet of cake with jam or filling, and place the second on top. Cut that in half lengthwise, spread more filling or jam on one, and then stack the other half on top of that one. Here’s the trickiest part: Slice that whole thing diagonally, to make two triangles. A visual reference definitely helps here, so check out this helpful tutorial and note that this would be about the fourth picture down after the line.
Stand up the two triangles so that the layers are vertical, spread filling between the tallest layers, and squish the two halves together. Cover the top with frosting like usual (it will hide a multitude of errors, so don’t worry about some less than perfect cuts) and decorate as desired. Present with great fanfare, sit back, and soak in the praise!
(Beware that slices need to be somewhat thick for this type of cake, as you can probably see in the above picture, they do tend to lean/topple over more easily.)
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Wow! Definitely very visually impressive!
Comment by Amber Shea @Almost Vegan— July 23, 2010 #
Wow! That looks awesome. I am an awful baker. I still struggle with a basic yellow cake. Help! :) No seriously, help. heh.
Comment by Vic (the Life)— July 23, 2010 #
That DOES look awesome!!
Comment by Morgan— July 23, 2010 #
Lovely!!
Comment by Megan— July 23, 2010 #
my mind was totally boggled by this at first… what fun!!
Comment by stephchows— July 23, 2010 #
You never cease to amaze me! I can’t wait to try this!
Comment by DessertForTwo— July 23, 2010 #
Oooh, very impressive!
Comment by kala— July 23, 2010 #
Beautiful cake!!!
Comment by Tara— July 23, 2010 #
The photos of the cake are lovely! They look delicious!
Comment by Amanda— July 23, 2010 #
Oh waouw, amazing ! I would like a slice please Hannah ;)
Comment by Veganpower— July 23, 2010 #
Beautiful as always!
Comment by Kiersten— July 23, 2010 #
Very clever. I likey!
Comment by Wizzythestick— July 23, 2010 #
What a fun cake!
Comment by StarSpry— July 23, 2010 #
The end product is so deceptive! I was SURE that you needed some kind of special pan to make this!
The flavor combos in this sound fantastic…
Comment by Joanne— July 23, 2010 #
I am speechless! This looks (and most certainly tastes) outstanding. Hannah, you have outdone yourself. Thanks for being such an inspiration.
Comment by CherylK— July 23, 2010 #
I may or may not have just clapped my hands in glee like a six year old. And you know what? I’m not ashamed to admit it. This is so creative, Hannah. Bravo!
Comment by Hannah— July 23, 2010 #
Gorgeous presentation! I love it!
Comment by Jess--Sugar High— July 23, 2010 #
Awesome cake design idea!
Comment by Oiyi— July 23, 2010 #
ahhh stop making such epic looking eats!! i shouldn’t look here when i’m hungry :P
you are fantastic!
Comment by Lauren (Clean Eats in the Dirty South)— July 24, 2010 #
now that is a masterpiece!! I have always wanted to do a triangle cake! thanks so much for sharing your creation…I just wish I could have a piece now!
Comment by Chef Dennis— July 24, 2010 #
Nice twist on the usual cake shape, it looks awesome and very impressive! :-)
Comment by chow vegan— July 25, 2010 #
Looks great!!
Comment by jami— July 25, 2010 #
Send me a slice of that cake now, please :D
Comment by mihl— July 25, 2010 #
Wow! Definitely impressive! I don’t know if I could pull this one off. :p
Comment by Hope— July 25, 2010 #
Great jelly roll pan trick! I would have never thought of a triangle cake, but it sure is stunning!
Comment by Jes— July 25, 2010 #
Ok, I’ll ‘fess up and go totally blog stalker on you. You never fail to impress me with your amazing, creative vegan goodies. Then the absolutely professional quality plating and photography.
Today? Taking the simple and literally turning it on its head?
I’m gobsmacked.
Comment by Libby— July 25, 2010 #
Mmm, now this is clever and it looks fantastic! I remember one time, I made a cake in a circle pan with a friend and we had wanted to make it a bit more creative. …So we cut it in half and stuck one half on the other. I think that I’m gonna remember what you’ve done here ;]
Comment by fattydumpling— July 25, 2010 #
Really cool layers! Looks like the roof of a cake house.
Comment by DJ Karma— July 26, 2010 #
What a great idea! Definitely brings a different touch to something nondescript :)
Comment by ovenhaven— July 26, 2010 #
I love it. That is sure to impress.
Comment by Joanne— July 26, 2010 #
Ahhh! I love it! That is such an eye catching presentation, but with the same delicious taste. Fabulous.
Comment by The Voracious Vegan— July 26, 2010 #
Absolutely charming…what a great looking cake. Still figuring the geometry out in my technically challenged mind.WOW!
Comment by deeba— July 26, 2010 #
That is brilliant. And the cake looks amazing. Thanks for the helpful tutorial.
Comment by sensiblecooking— July 26, 2010 #
Wow, what an awesome idea! You are so creative :) I know what you mean though – I get a bit tired of being asked to make the same Carrot Cake everytime…I know it’s delicious, but can’t I try something more challenging!? I’m sure your cake tasted as good as it looked xxx
Comment by Blissfully Vegan— July 26, 2010 #
Wow! I am super impressed and I’m sure my family and friends would be too if I served this at the end of a dinner party. Yum!
Comment by Monet— July 26, 2010 #
Beautiful presentation!
Comment by Ashley— July 26, 2010 #
This cake looks great, I loved the striped look of the cake. Pictures are simply amazing, I see you have ebooks and books too, congratulations!
Comment by Pam @ Best cookware— July 26, 2010 #
Wonderful presentation, Hannah. Such a creative way to jazz up even classic flavors.
Comment by Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets— July 26, 2010 #
Beautiful work, Hannah! Such an elegant presentation. :)
Comment by Danielle— July 27, 2010 #
i love this cake idea! it’s elegant and beautiful and certainly stands out against more traditionally-shaped cakes!
Comment by Tessa— July 27, 2010 #
GEEZ Hannah, just when I finally get past my cake phobia and make my first homemade one, you have to throw this beauty into the works?
Oh, alright, if you insist. :)
Comment by FoodFeud— July 29, 2010 #
Mmm, teepee cake!
Comment by Melisser— July 30, 2010 #
Awesome!!
Comment by M.Y.— August 2, 2010 #
I was just looking at some triangular creations in Bo Friburg’s book. These look great. So pretty.
Comment by Lori— August 2, 2010 #
what an awesome idea! Creative, inventive, interesting.
Comment by Tia— August 9, 2010 #
This is such a brilliant idea!
Comment by Mo— September 6, 2010 #