Piano Cake

Health score
1%
Piano Cake
210 min.
12
412kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth and unleash your creativity with this delightful Piano Cake, a dessert that is as visually stunning as it is delicious! Perfect for music lovers and cake enthusiasts alike, this whimsical treat is sure to be the centerpiece of any gathering. With its rich chocolate flavor and elegant design, the Piano Cake is not just a dessert; it's a celebration of artistry and taste.

Imagine the joy on your guests' faces as they admire the intricate details of this cake, crafted to resemble a grand piano. The combination of moist chocolate cake, creamy frosting, and decadent white and milk chocolate keys creates a symphony of flavors that will leave everyone wanting more. Whether you're hosting a birthday party, a music-themed event, or simply want to impress your family with a unique dessert, this cake is the perfect choice.

With a preparation time of just 210 minutes, you can easily create this masterpiece in your own kitchen. The Piano Cake serves 12, making it ideal for sharing with friends and family. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a show-stopping dessert that will hit all the right notes!

Ingredients

  • box duncan hines devil's food cake your favorite (or flavor)
  • oz chocolate white
  • 1.6 oz chocolate 
  • 16 oz chocolate frosting 
  • serving frangelico with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil (15xes)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • ziploc bags
  • serrated knife

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Make cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For easier handling, refrigerate or freeze cake 30 to 60 minutes or until firm.
  2. Use serrated knife to cut cake. (See link below for diagram.) For piano bench, cut 4 1/2x1 1/2-inch piece; cut horizontally in half to make bench lower than piano, if desired.
  3. Place cake on tray.
  4. Place about 2 tablespoons frosting in small resealable food-storage plastic bag. Frost cake with thin layer of frosting to set crumbs. Refrigerate or freeze 30 to 60 minutes to set frosting. Frost entire cake.
  5. Cut 1 bar white chocolate into 1 3/4x1/2-inch strips. From remaining bar, cut 2 1/2x1 1/2-inch piece for music.
  6. Cut milk chocolate into 1x3/8-inch pieces.
  7. Place white and milk chocolate pieces on cake for piano keys.
  8. Cut off tiny corner of bag with frosting; pipe frosting notes on white chocolate "music."
  9. Place above keys. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories412kcal
Protein3.38%
Fat39.16%
Carbs57.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.38
Glycemic Load
7.69
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
5.6517391402436%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:411.84kcal
20.59%
Fat:18.83g
28.97%
Saturated Fat:7.21g
45.06%
Carbohydrates:62.17g
20.72%
Net Carbohydrates:60.73g
22.08%
Sugar:47.24g
52.49%
Cholesterol:3.47mg
1.16%
Sodium:381.64mg
16.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:7.13mg
2.38%
Protein:3.65g
7.31%
Phosphorus:161.55mg
16.15%
Iron:2.3mg
12.76%
Copper:0.25mg
12.53%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.52%
Calcium:90.81mg
9.08%
Selenium:5.61µg
8.02%
Magnesium:30.98mg
7.75%
Vitamin E:1.16mg
7.72%
Potassium:250.8mg
7.17%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.03%
Folate:23.97µg
5.99%
Fiber:1.44g
5.75%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.15%
Vitamin B3:0.77mg
3.84%
Zinc:0.57mg
3.83%
Vitamin K:3.1µg
2.96%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.63%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.54%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.34%