Swimming Pigs Kit Kat Chocolate Cake
February 22, 2013
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This is a cake that I have seen popping up every where online today. It’s literally gone viral. I think it’s because of the scandalous pig bums poking up above the chocolate swimming pool LOL.
I was able to track down the recipe… it’s a translation and found in the description of the facebook image. You’ll have to click the “read more” link to see the english version of the recipe.
Just thought you would enjoy this! Here’s the recipe link if you wanna make this yourself…
Taartjes: Kit Kat Cake
Category: DIY
just absolutely love the pig cake……….!!!so darling …….
I love it can i eat it
I can’t find the english version of the Swimming Pigs Kit Kat Chocolate Cake.
Where can I find it at?
Thank you,
Ev
ENGLISH
You will need
A 20cm sponge cake
2x 200 g milk chocolate bars
250ml of cream
Filling of choice for your pie. Layer of jam/ tinned cherries or such, and a layer of creme patisserie , cream or butter icing
3x five packet kitkats
1 packet of light pink marzipan. ( I’m thinking you’ll have to use almond paste and food colouring for this or maybe get creative with some pink marshmallows? )
Big knife
Tooth pick or skewer
Ribbon
Flat plate or board to put your cake on
Start by making your pigs. Do your own thing as there are no instructions for this.
Put your cream in a pan over low heat
Keep stirring until it just starts to boil. In between break the chocolate bars in pieces.
When the cream is almost boiling take it from the heat and gradually add chocolate. Keep stirring until you have a nice smooth mass and then leave to cool stirring every now and again.
Cut your sponge in half and put your fillings of choice in.
Put your cake , at this stage, on a lazy Susan or something else easy enough to rotate . The sides are going to be covered with your chocolate and you don’t want your serving plate/board to get messy.
Break your kitkats in two and have them ready.
If your chocolate sauce has cooled at thickened to a custard consistency you can start smearing it on the sides of your cake. Use a spatula or the back if a knife to do this. Once you’ve smeared it all around you can stick your kitkats on. This can be a bit tricky so place them on a slight angle against the cake. When you have gone right around quickly tie your ribbon around the cake. This will pull the kitkats up straight against your cake.
When the left over chocolate sauce is only just fluid pour it over the top of the cake. MAKE SURE IT IS NOT TOO THIN WHEN YOU DO THIS OR IT WILL SEEP BETWEEN THE KITKATS.
Before it totally sets place your little piggies on the chocolate
Place in the fridge to set.
After an hour or so you can place the cake gently on your serving plate.
Eet smakelijk. Bon appetit . Enjoy
2 4 6 8 bog in don’t wait:-)
Well you get the idea.
I am going to use this for a shower cake. I plan on putting babies in the chocolate with the caption, ‘dont throw out the baby with the bath water’
That is a marvelous idea. Let us know how it turns out. I guess you can do a lot with this basic idea. I would have to use a different kind of cake, though. I do not like sponge cake.
How can I get the Kit Kat cake and the piggies?
I have had MANY request for these little piggies. If you need fondant piggies to make this cake, I make them and sell them in my Etsy shop
this should be easy to make … the piggies you could make with fondant icing xx
I think this is a stunning cake… just love it!!
Thanks so much for the inspiration! I had to improvise with a couple items of this recipe, but thought I’d share what I came up with. I also placed a link to your blog as well! Here’s my blog entry: http://testingtrendy123.blogspot.com/2013/03/pig-thanks.html
What’s the best way to store a cake like this?
I borrowed this idea and changed it up a bit using ducks
I love this cake! Instead I made a Mississippi Mud Cake and added two more pigs. One coming down a slide into the mud pen and another standing at the top of the slide waiting his turn. So cute!
I made piggies just like these out of sugar cookie dough and put them on cupcakes. They were a riot! I adore this cake and am thinking of a reason to throw a “If you give a pig a pancake…” party so I can make this!!!!
Here is an easy Marzipan recipe if you want to make your own pigs
Marzipan Recipe
Things You’ll Need
1 lb. blanched and peeled almonds
1 lb. powdered sugar
2 egg whites
Vanilla extract
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Instructions
1
Place the almonds into a food processor and process them until they are finely ground. Place the almonds in a large bowl.
2
Add two drops of vanilla extract and the powdered sugar to the almonds. Knead in the egg whites a small amount at a time. Knead until the ingredients are mixed and the dough is smooth and pliable.
3
Roll the dough into a large log. Cover it in plastic wrap to store.
Tips & Warnings
Marzipan will store for up to six months if it is wrapped tightly and kept in a cool dry place. Do not freeze marzipan.
I love this cake! Instead I made a Mississippi Mud Cake and added two more pigs. One coming down a slide into the mud pen and another standing at the top of the slide waiting his turn. So cute!
Even though I’ll be turning 38 in July, I’m
going to insist on having this cake for my birthday! I love the idea of the Mississippi Mud Pie. I live in South Africa, so does anyone have any suggestions of which website I can get a good recipe from?
Thanks!
please e-mail me the info on buying some pigs use subject pigs
What a cute cake. Love it. Check out this kit kat cake I made for my son’s third Birthday.
http://ronata.wordpress.com/2013/02/06/keess-3rd-birthday-cake/
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Love pigs…everyone I know wants to make this cake for me…now I have recipe..think I’ll make it myself…lol
I have just made this cake and am in no way a competent cake maker! The recipe is so easy to follow, I bought ready to roll baby pink icing and it took me twenty minutes to make the pigs! Only tip I would give is use egg white as a glue for ears, nose etc so they stick on! Thanks for sharing recipe!
Saw the pig cake I’m going to change it up a little…clear plastic cups chocolate pudding & mini marshmellows