Cake with berries and KitKat

by Abeer 9. June 2011 22:54

Hellooooo lovely people!!! I am finally back in Chicago  and what can I say?! My trip to Canada was fantastic! I got to hang out with my family and friends and we had such a great time going out, watching movies, shopping, talking and eating! lol Smile with tongue out

I was eating sooo much that I am pretty sure I put on a few pounds but meah… who cares?! It was worth it! The food there is soooo good plus I love my mom’s cooking! heheh 

I went there thinking I won’t get a chance to bake but that changed when I decided to visit my mom’s best friend. She is the loveliest woman ever and her kids are the sweetest munchkins you will ever meet… hehe.

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So, I REALLY wanted to bake them a cake. Since I didn't have any of my cake supplies, I worked with what I had:

Strawberries

Blackberries

and Kit-Kats!

Sounds refreshing… right?

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The concept was simple. It didn’t take too long to make and from what they told me, it tasted great and everyone loved it. I am happy about that Open-mouthed smile

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I didn’t have enough time to take pictures of each single step like I normally do. But, I will include detailed instructions and if anything is unclear, feel free to email me.

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Here goes:

Step 1: Bake 2 round cakes (dimensions: 8 by3). I made a chocolate cake using this recipe.

Step 2: Once they have cooled, stack them on top of each other. Make sure your cake is sitting on a sturdy cake board since this cake will get heavy.

Step 3: Ice your cake completely in frosting. I used vanilla buttercream frosting.

Step 4: Unwrap all of your Kit-Kat bars and start sticking them around your cake. The frosting acts like glue.

Step 5: To hold all the Kit-Kats in place, tie ribbons around them for extra support.

Step 6:  Wash your strawberries and blackberries and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 7: Cut your strawberries lengthwise and place them on a paper towel so that all those juices can get absorbed. The last thing you need is drippy strawberries… it can make your cake too soft and “mushy.”

Step 8: Arrange the strawberries in a circular pattern on top of the cake. Place the blackberries in the center. Top it all off with a mint leaf.

And you are done!

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Since this cake is covered in fruits, I highly advise you to keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve. This will help your cake look fresh and taste fresh for longer.

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Now, go ahead and make your own. You can use different types of berries if you want or you  can even try using different chocolate bars around the cake. I mean… it’s a cool cake so have fun with it!

Before I end this posting, I just wanted to announce that the winner of my giveaway was RAZIA SULTAN. Congratulations! I hope you enjoy that gift card on Father’s Day Smile

Ok my lovelies… tata for now…

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Comments (52) -

6/10/2011 1:44:27 PM #

Maris (In Good Taste)

This is so gorgeous!

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6/10/2011 2:00:40 PM #

Kate@Diethood

OH MY GOODNESS!! That is beautiful!! And kit kats are my favorite!

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6/10/2011 2:03:48 PM #

Evan @swEEts

How creative! I love how the kitkats line the side! Beautiful cake..I'm sure your family and friends loved it

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6/10/2011 2:10:44 PM #

Amy @ Gastronome Tart

Wow! That is absolutely stunning! Sounds delicious as well!

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6/10/2011 2:16:26 PM #

Sawsan@chef in disguise

Welcome back Smile
that is an amazing cake!
I recently got a box of kitkat as a gift that I'm hiding from the kids hehehe
maybe I should make them this...it is good for them..I mean with all the berries it makes the chocolate ok, right?

Sawsan@chef in disguise Jordan | Reply

6/10/2011 2:34:04 PM #

Belinda @zomppa

They must have LOVED you!! WOW. This is awesome!!

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6/10/2011 3:17:42 PM #

Eftychia

What a clever idea! My kids will love a kit kat cake like this!! I will search for your daisies as well. Thanks!

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6/10/2011 4:39:07 PM #

Paula

This is one beautiful looking cake!  I love Kit-Kat bars but have never had them with cake.  I think that is about to change.  Beside, having all the fruit on top makes it a very healthy dessert choice Smile

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6/10/2011 5:17:02 PM #

torviewtoronto

beautiful delicious cake

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6/10/2011 6:18:07 PM #

Happy When Not Hungry

I just love all of your cakes!  The kit kats around the cake look so amazing and I bet they tasted delicious as well!

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6/10/2011 6:21:24 PM #

Carolyn

Lovely!  Just beautiful, as always.

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6/10/2011 6:23:26 PM #

yummychunklet

This looks fantastic! I adore Kit Kats! Go Chicago! I'm headed back this weekend.

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6/10/2011 6:41:21 PM #

Lauren at Keep It Sweet

I love how you did this cake, so pretty and creative!

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6/10/2011 7:38:10 PM #

liz

What a stunning cake, Abeer!  I would have never thought to garnish with KitKats....just lovely!!!

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6/10/2011 8:18:47 PM #

Trish

R U A flippin GENIUS?!!  I think SO! This is the cake bomb, cake whiz!

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6/10/2011 9:14:35 PM #

Wendy Irene

I love the kit kats around the cake!  It looks like a fence around the cake with fresh berries.  What a wonderful idea.  It makes me excited for summer and I love this idea because it would cover up the frosting giving it a beautiful look.  I'm glad you had a wonderful time visiting your family.  Have a fantastic weekend Smile

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6/10/2011 9:38:04 PM #

Sandra's Easy cooking

I missed your lovely postsSmile but I am glad that you had some rest and fun with your family..last time when I was over to Canada I ate so much tooSmile)
Your cake is AMAZING!!!!  I would never thought of that idea!!! Fantastic!!!

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6/11/2011 12:10:50 AM #

Junia @ Mis Pensamientos

this is such a neat idea!!! love this, kitkat cake!! how did you cut it?!!

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6/11/2011 2:05:15 AM #

Felice - All That's Left Are The Crumbs

This is genius!  I wonder if I will have time to make it before my husband starts intense training again for Ironman?  I think I am just going to have to try since he is a big Kit Kat fan, and the berries would push him over the edge.

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6/11/2011 4:51:20 AM #

Adora's Box

That is just the prettiest cake ever! What a lovely idea. Adding the kitkat makes it so kid driendly. Fab!

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6/11/2011 5:57:19 AM #

Medeja

Yummy!! Looks so fresh and delicious!

Medeja Australia | Reply

6/11/2011 9:19:31 AM #

Nelly Rodriguez

this looks like the perfect summer cake! Love it!

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6/11/2011 10:45:51 AM #

Roxana GreenGirl

Welcome back to home country. Happy to hear you had such a great time with your family and friends in Canada
the cake is stunning. WOW, i bet the little munchkins  were very happy, i know I would!
thanks for sharing Abeer, happy weekend

Roxana GreenGirl United States | Reply

6/11/2011 11:35:36 AM #

melissa@thehungryartist

Totally great cake!  I didn't realize it was a ribbon holding all the Kit Kats in place (I thought it was some metal contraption).  So cute!

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6/11/2011 3:22:42 PM #

Vicki @ WITK

THis is such a fun cake!  It looks so fancy for being so simple!

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6/11/2011 7:12:35 PM #

Baking Serendipity

Such a cool use of kit kats! This cake is simple and beautiful...makes me feel like even I can make a cake look pretty Smile

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6/11/2011 9:31:26 PM #

Lori

Love the resourcefullness used with this cake...it looks so crisp and clean!! Well done!

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6/11/2011 11:35:05 PM #

Raymund Macaalay

I wanna have this on my birthday! So beautiful

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6/12/2011 1:49:35 AM #

kankana

Cake with kitkat looks so tempting. I have never seen anyone so creative with cake like you!!!

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6/12/2011 1:47:55 PM #

shabs

oh my !!!! That is one gorgeous looking cake Smile

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6/13/2011 5:04:54 AM #

daksha

Wow! That is absolutely stunning!  u r relly  creative!  Beautiful cake..kitkat is looks so pretty ! Sounds delicious as well!

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6/13/2011 7:49:59 AM #

Beth Michelle

Oh Wow! This cake is amazing!! So creative. It looks so delicious. Great job!

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6/13/2011 8:08:17 AM #

nancy at good food matters

Your cake made me smile---I rarely eat candy of any kind, EXCEPT for KitKats--I have a total weakness for them!
Clever--and A very fun post, thanks!

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6/13/2011 10:10:35 AM #

dana salvo

WOW! How creative! How about I just pay you to make it for me? I would have never thought of this! Buzzzzz!

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6/13/2011 11:54:03 AM #

Laura @ Family Spice

Wonderful job! You make it sound so effortless. This really is a gorgeous and elegant cake!

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6/13/2011 3:28:53 PM #

briarrose

Excellent job.  The KitKats really make an eye catching border on the cake.

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6/13/2011 7:08:01 PM #

Razia Sultan

Awesome posting. Really like your background. I love KitKats and this is the best. I have email you my address can't wait Laughing

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6/14/2011 8:22:16 AM #

Shilpa Sharma

This is a very pretty cake....Really beautiful!

-Shilpa

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6/14/2011 9:46:21 AM #

kagi

Hi Abeer,
Wow this looks incredibly gorgeous and yummy too! Great pictures as well Smile I hope you are having a wonderful summer!!!

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6/14/2011 11:34:56 AM #

Alana D

That is really too cute

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6/14/2011 4:20:14 PM #

Juliana

Love how you created with beautiful cake with kit kat and all the berries...gorgeous!
Have a wonderful week Abeer Smile

Juliana United States | Reply

6/14/2011 7:58:44 PM #

suzy eats

love it abeer!! you are so creative Smile glad u had fun in canada.

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6/14/2011 8:36:50 PM #

Tiffany

You work WONDERS! with cake! So glad to hear you had a great trip!!!

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6/15/2011 4:45:41 AM #

Mariko

Awwwwwwesome! I love fresh fruit on a cake, too. The kit kats are so fun and easy to make it look great. Plus I have a weakness for Kit Kats. Blame my mother for trying to hide them from me. Yummy.

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6/16/2011 10:12:14 PM #

Anne

Abeer!  I have NEVER seen anything so FABULOUS!!!!  You are not a cake geek!  You are a cake architect!  I am totally in awe of you!  : )

Anne United States | Reply

6/16/2011 10:32:19 PM #

Luciana

What a fantastic idea! Really beautiful!

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6/17/2011 5:51:36 PM #

Lil@sweetsbysillianah

wow, i can't believe i'm just seeing this now...SO gorgeous! what a creative idea to use Kit Kats to decorate the cake... this would be perfect for Father's Day... my dad loves candy bars. hmm... i still have 1 day left! ;)  

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6/21/2011 4:22:05 PM #

Magic of Spice

How very creative to use the Kit Kats, and how very gorgeous!

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6/22/2011 12:36:06 AM #

mamaloli

Love love love Kit Kats!! Great Idea Smile

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8/15/2011 12:13:47 PM #

Dannii hall

Fab cake. What are the silver balls stuck to the ribbon - are they pins holding it in place? Were they tricky to get through the kitkat?

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8/15/2011 2:50:11 PM #

Abeer

Hey Danii,

No, they are not pins. I don't think adding pins in a cake is safe. When i bought this roll of ribbon, it already had silver beads on them.

Abeer United States | Reply

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