Comments on: Turtles Cake https://livforcake.com/turtles-layer-cake/ Classic Cake Recipes with a Modern Twist Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:42:54 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 By: Olivia https://livforcake.com/turtles-layer-cake/comment-page-5/#comment-108020 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:42:54 +0000 http://livforcake.com/?p=6300#comment-108020 In reply to Heather.

Hi Heather! Swiss meringue buttercream is more buttery than other types of frosting but it should not taste like you’re eating straight up butter. That can happen though if it was not made properly. I have a detailed tutorial here: https://livforcake.com/swiss-meringue-buttercream-recipe/

]]> By: Heather https://livforcake.com/turtles-layer-cake/comment-page-5/#comment-107869 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 23:38:42 +0000 http://livforcake.com/?p=6300#comment-107869 2 stars
Way too much butter in this buttercream. It is extremely unbalanced. The cake is rich and moist. I mean 2 cups of butter on top of the 1/2 c in the caramel. It’s like eating a half stick of butter per slice and you can definitely taste the butter.

]]> By: Olivia https://livforcake.com/turtles-layer-cake/comment-page-5/#comment-106701 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:07:12 +0000 http://livforcake.com/?p=6300#comment-106701 In reply to Crystal.

Hi Crystal! So happy to hear that. Glad it was loved by all.

]]> By: Crystal https://livforcake.com/turtles-layer-cake/comment-page-5/#comment-106345 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 12:30:36 +0000 http://livforcake.com/?p=6300#comment-106345 I made this for a cake competition with my sisters last Christmas and it won! Everyone said it was incredible.

]]> By: Olivia https://livforcake.com/turtles-layer-cake/comment-page-5/#comment-89912 Thu, 09 May 2024 21:40:31 +0000 http://livforcake.com/?p=6300#comment-89912 In reply to Stephanie.

Hi Stephanie! Converting pan sizes is always tricky. Here are some sites I use as a guideline:
http://www.joyofbaking.com/PanSizes.html
https://www.cookipedia.co.uk/recipes_wiki/Cake_tin_conversion_charts

Based on that I would 2.25x for three 9″ layers. Or if you dont mind thinner layers you can 2x for ease. Be sure to reduce the baking time if you do.

]]> By: Stephanie https://livforcake.com/turtles-layer-cake/comment-page-5/#comment-89874 Wed, 08 May 2024 23:23:28 +0000 http://livforcake.com/?p=6300#comment-89874 Hi! Would 2x be enough for 3 9-inch layers?

]]> By: Olivia https://livforcake.com/turtles-layer-cake/comment-page-5/#comment-84241 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:27:50 +0000 http://livforcake.com/?p=6300#comment-84241 In reply to Terri.

Hi Terri! It depends if you put the turtles on top or not. I haven’t measured it but I’d guess at least 8″ with the turtles.

]]> By: Terri https://livforcake.com/turtles-layer-cake/comment-page-5/#comment-84226 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 22:47:23 +0000 http://livforcake.com/?p=6300#comment-84226 How tall is the cake once filled. I need to make sure it fits into a cake container.

]]> By: Olivia https://livforcake.com/turtles-layer-cake/comment-page-5/#comment-82715 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:08:41 +0000 http://livforcake.com/?p=6300#comment-82715 In reply to Rachel.

Hi Rachel! It shouldn’t affect the flavour or texture as long as you use gel or powder coloring (not liquid). It’s hard to get rich colors with meringue buttercreams though so you’d need to use a lot of coloring.

]]> By: Rachel https://livforcake.com/turtles-layer-cake/comment-page-5/#comment-82668 Sat, 21 Oct 2023 14:57:20 +0000 http://livforcake.com/?p=6300#comment-82668 kind of wanting to do the caramel butter cream with orange dye for halloween…. any tips? would dye alter the flavor or texture. never tried it before

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