Flowerpot Cake (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 6-inch-round and an 8-inch-round cake pan with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray. Prepare the cake mix as directed; divide between the pans and bake 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool.
  2. Level the tops of the cakes with a serrated knife (save the trimmings). Halve the cakes horizontally. Working on a cake board or plate, stack the 8-inch layers, then the 6-inch layers, frosting between each layer.
  3. Hold a serrated knife at an angle and trim the edges of the layer cake all the way around to make an upside-down pot shape. Cover the cake with all but 1/2 cup of the remaining frosting; freeze 30 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons cocoa powder on a sheet of parchment; put the fondant on top, make a small well in the middle and put the food coloring in the well. Knead until the color is even.
  5. Dust a surface with cocoa powder; roll out the colored fondant into a 24-by-6 1/2-inch rectangle, trimming the edges to make them straight. Cut off a 24-by-1 1/4-inch strip of fondant; set aside.
  6. Wrap the wide piece of fondant around the cake, pressing and smoothing it with your fingers. Trim the excess with a paring knife.
  7. Reroll the fondant scraps and cut out a 5-inch circle; press the fondant circle on top of the cake to form the pot bottom. Invert the cake onto a board.
  8. Lightly brush the thin strip of fondant with water; attach to the top edge of the cake, allowing the strip to come slightly above the edge. Trim the ends.
  9. Cover the top of the cake with the remaining 1/2 cup frosting, then crumble the cake trimmings on top. When ready to serve, stick mint sprigs and edible flowers into the cake.
  10. Photograph by Lisa Shin
  11. /content/dam/images/food/fullset/2013/3/4/0/FNM_040113-Flowerpot-Cake-Recipe_s4x3.jpg How to Make a Flowerpot Cake
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 483.58 Kcal (2025 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.03g 14%
Cholesterol 24.2mg 8%
Sodium 236.91mg 10%
Potassium 185.28mg 4%
Total Carbs 99.58g 33%
Sugars 89.07g 356%
Dietary Fiber 1.11g 4%
Protein 3.08g 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 76.4mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 292.88 Kcal (1226 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.47g 14%
Cholesterol 14.65mg 8%
Sodium 143.49mg 10%
Potassium 112.21mg 4%
Total Carbs 60.31g 33%
Sugars 53.94g 356%
Dietary Fiber 0.67g 4%
Protein 1.86g 6%
Calcium 46.3mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.2
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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