Cake "Number"

Cookinero 7 Apr 2025

The "Number" cake can be easily prepared for a child's birthday. It looks very appetizing and festive, made from shortbread layers and layered with butter cream. For such a cake, it is important to prepare an even stencil and carefully cut out a number from the dough. You can decorate the "Number" cake with fruits, berries and all sorts of sweets. In any case, it will look elegant.

How to cook Cake "Number"

Step 1

Cake "Number"

Prepare the dough. Place honey, sugar and salt in a high-sided bowl, stir and beat in the egg. Add butter, stir and heat the mixture until boiling, then add soda. Cool the mixture to room temperature and add half of the flour, stirring. Place the other half of the flour on the table and place the dough on it. Knead the dough until it becomes soft but elastic. Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for 3 hours.

Step 2

Cake "Number"

Bake the cakes. Draw a stencil in the form of a number on parchment paper. Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 3-5 mm, put the stencil on top and cut out the cakes. Bake the cakes at 170 °C for about 10-15 minutes. Let the finished cakes cool.

Step 3

Cake "Number"

Prepare the cream. Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and cream with a mixer until a thick, fluffy mass is formed.

Step 4

Cake "Number"

Assemble the cake. Place the finished cream in a pastry bag with a nozzle with a large round hole. Squeeze the cream onto the first cake in the form of small disks over the entire surface. Sprinkle with nuts and place the second cake. Squeeze the cream onto it in the same way and sprinkle with nuts. Repeat the action for all subsequent cakes. You can put a little more cream on the top cake.

Cake "Number" - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar in equal amounts for a similar sweetness and texture.
Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best texture, bring to room temperature before serving.
This recipe is already vegetarian. For a vegan version, use plant-based butter, egg substitutes like flax eggs, and dairy-free cream cheese and cream.
Yes, the dough can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before rolling.
You can substitute nuts with sprinkles, chocolate chips, or dried fruit for a different texture and flavor.
Halve all the ingredients to make a smaller cake. Maintain the same baking temperature but check for doneness a few minutes earlier.
Yes, freeze the unassembled baked cakes in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature before assembling with cream.
Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking and use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even browning.
All-purpose flour works best, but you can use whole wheat pastry flour for a denser texture. Avoid using gluten-free flour unless you adjust binding agents.
Customize by adding food coloring to the cream, using themed sprinkles, or shaping the cakes into different numbers or letters as needed.

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