Ultimate Pepperoni Pizza Layer Cake with Savory Cheese Frosting and Italian Flavors | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Savory Cake Layers:
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• For the Cake Wet Ingredients:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• For the Cheese Frosting:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the Pizza Sauce Layer:
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• For the Pepperoni Decoration:
• 6 oz sliced pepperoni
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• For the Italian Herb Blend:
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• For the Assembly Components:
• 1/2 cup olive tapenade
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• For the Cake Enhancement:
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• For Special Equipment:
• Three 9-inch round cake pans
• Electric mixer
• Offset spatula
• Piping bags
• Round decorating tips