How to Make a Number Cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Assemble your number in the number cake pan. Grease the pan with baking spray and set aside. The recipe as written will make two numbers. So if you only have one pan, you will need to bake each number.

Step 2

In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the dry ingredients and mix at low speed until well blended.

Step 3

Increase speed to medium-low and add the cubes of butter, one at a time mixing each one for a few seconds before adding the next. Mix until there are no large chunks.

Step 4

Add eggs, one at a time, and mix well between each addition. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, vanilla, and almond extract.

Step 5

Increase mixer speed to medium and add in the wet ingredients in 3 parts, mixing until incorporated and scraping down the bowls after each addition. DO NOT over beat otherwise, you will end up with dense cakes.

Step 6

Divide batter into the prepared number cake pan, filling each about ⅔ full. Bake cakes, one at a time, until a toothpick inserted into the center come out clean, 17-20 minutes.

Step 7

Remove cakes from oven and let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes. Invert onto a cooling rack and let cool completely.

Step 8

Using a wire cake leveler, slice each number cake into two equal halves.

Step 9

Pre-chill the bowl of your stand mixer and whisk in the freezer for about 10 minutes.

Step 10

Beat the cream cheese until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Add the cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Whisk on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over whip the heavy cream.

Step 11

Working with one number at a time, place one layer of the number onto a cake platter. Using a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip (or your favorite tip), pipe the whipped cream frosting over the cake in dollops. You can choose to evenly spread the frosting too.

Step 12

Place the second layer of the number cake on top of the frosting. Pipe some more frosting on top in dollops.

Step 13

Finally, decorate the cake with your desired toppings. I used meringue kisses, macarons, fresh flowers, and fresh fruits. Remember to save an equal amount of decorations for your second number if you are making a two-digit numbered cake.

Step 14

Repeat the above steps for the other number if you are making a double-digit numbered cake.