McLaren Papaya Race Cakes Sleek F1 Birthday Treat

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (192g) all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk, room temperature
• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup (120ml) hot water
• 1 tablespoon papaya puree (from fresh or canned papaya)
• 1 teaspoon red food coloring gel (optional)
• 8 ounces (225g) dark chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• Black fondant
• Edible silver luster dust (optional)
• Orange candy melts
• Optional: Small sugar pearls in silver or black
• Optional: Edible glitter