Basic Vanilla Cake Recipe
A clean, inviting “hero” shot of the entire cake. The lighting should be bright and airy to convey the lightness of the sponge, and the simple decoration highlights that this is a staple recipe.
A clean, inviting “hero” shot of the entire cake. The lighting should be bright and airy to convey the lightness of the sponge, and the simple decoration highlights that this is a staple recipe.
A dramatic hero shot. The removed slice is essential to show the viewer that the inside is chocolate cake, distinguishing it from a standard vanilla Cookies & Cream cake.
Introduction & Inspiration There are certain flavor combinations that feel like destiny, pairings so perfectly matched they become iconic. For me, and I suspect for many of you, chocolate and peanut butter sit right at the top of that list. It’s a match made in dessert heaven, a blend of rich, deep cocoa and nutty, … Read more
An inviting hero shot of the final product. The key is the color—it must be “pale yellow” or “ivory,” not bright white, to distinguish it from standard American buttercream.
An elegant “hero” shot of the entire cake. The cut slice is essential to show the viewer that the cake itself is pink (flavored), not just the frosting. The styling should feel “garden fresh.”
A festive hero shot showing the internal structure of the cake. The “cut” is essential to show the viewer that this is a layered ice cream cake and not just a regular sponge cake.
A cheerful “hero” shot of the entire cake. The removed slice is essential to prove to the viewer that the inside is packed with color, which is the main selling point of a Funfetti cake.
An elegant “hero” shot of the entire cake. The removed slice is essential to show the contrast between the white frosting and the yellow cake, signaling a “butter cake” flavor profile.
A dramatic “hero” shot. The lighting is crucial here—it should be “chiaroscuro” style, keeping the background dark to let the golden honeycomb pop as the focal point.
An energetic, bright hero shot. The colors (rainbow sprinkles against white filling) are the main focus, communicating “fun” and “celebration.”