Money Cake | Money Pulling cake (Surprise cake) Coffee cake base ingredients:(1 layer) 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 tbsp instant coffee powder(more if needed) 2 whole eggs(large) 1/2 cup canola oil(vegetable oil) 1 cup hot water 1 cup buttermilk(1 tbsp white vinegar + evap milk to complete 1 cup) Coffee whipped cream Frosting: 2 1/2 cups whipping cream(chilled) 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 tbsp instant coffee powder 3 tsp gelatine, clear and unflavored 1/4 cup hot water Chocolate Ganache: (optional) 250g bittersweet chocolate 3 tbsp evaporated milk For decorations: Sprinkles chocolate coffee candies Chocolate Marshmallows cookies We need: ice bag(3x16) Barbecue stick Sago Straw cake toppper Money Cake Procedure: 1) Bring 1 liter of water to a boil 2) Buttermilk: Combine 1 tbsp white vinegar and add evaporated milk to complete 1 cup. Set aside 3) In a bowl combine all purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar and coffee. Mix well 4) In a separate bowl combine eggs, buttermilk and oil. Mix well 5) Add dry ingredients and hot water. Mix well 6) Pour cake batter onto the cake pan. Pan size: 9"x2" 7) Tap few times to release air bubbles 8) Steam for 25-30 min. over medium heat. *don't forget to wrap the lid with clean cloth to prevent water from dripping into the cake 9) *do the toothpick check and if it comes out clean or with few most crumbs the cake is cook. But if it's still wet extend cooking time and check every 5 minutes 10)Remove from steamer and cool in a pan for 5 minutes 11)Remove cake from the pan 12)Peel the parchment and cool completely 13)Repeat steps for the 2nd and 3rd layer 14)Crush Coffee candies Coffee Whipped cream Frosting: 1) Combine gelatine and hot water. Set aside 2) In a bowl combine whipping cream, brown sugar and coffee 3) Whip cream on medium speed until soft peaks form 4) Add dissolved gelatine and whip until stiff peaks form Chocolate Ganache: 1) In a pan combine chocolate and evaporated milk 2) Cook over low heat until it melts and smooth 3) Let it cool down Prepare Money surprise: 1) Put the money inside the ice bag and seal it 2) Attach the sago straw 3) Wipe it clean 4) Roll it Prepare the cake: 1) 2nd layer: Cut the center of the cake(3.2"x2") 2) 3rd layer: Cut the center of the cake(3.2"x0.5") Assemble: 1) Place the 1st layer on the cake board 2) Add frosting and crushed candies 3) Place the 2nd layer on top(with big hole) 4) Insert the skewer into the cake(2nd layer) 5) Insert the rolled money into the skewer 6) Insert a hook on the edge of the plastic 7) Add Frosting and crushed candies 8) Place the 3rd layer on top(with small hole) 9) Insert the hook into the small hole and pull it gently 10)Frost the whole cake 11)Chill for 20 minutes 12)Spread chocolate ganache on top of the cake 13)Glue the cake topper and the plastic together 14)Decorate the cake Visit our website http://kusinachef.blogspot.com/ Like our FB page https://www.facebook.com/kusinachef2 Subcribe on our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/kusinachef Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/kusinachef/ Follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/kusinachef1