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Cookie Cake with Caramel Glaze – A Delicacy for Little Car Enthusiasts

If you're looking for a quick and playful dessert, perfect for a child's birthday, then you've found the right recipe! This cookie cake shaped like cars and trains will bring smiles to little faces and, even more, it's an easy-to-make recipe, full of color and creativity. Here’s how you can turn a simple cookie salami composition into an unforgettable experience.

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 10 servings

Necessary Ingredients

For the Cake Base:
- 250 g cookies (you can use any preferred type, but 'digestive' or 'petit beurre' are ideal)
- 100 g melted butter
- 100 g sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 200 g nuts or hazelnuts (optional, for extra texture)
- 50 ml milk (for a softer consistency)

For the Glaze (Fondant):
- 200 g caramels (marshmallows are excellent)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 400 g powdered sugar (sifted for fineness)
- Oil or melted butter (for spreading)

Preparing the Cake Base

1. Grinding the Cookies: Start by grinding the cookies in a food processor or by the classic method, placing them in a bag and crushing them with a rolling pin. They should become a fine powder, without large chunks.

2. Mixing the Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the ground cookies, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla sugar. If you wish, now is the time to add the ground nuts or hazelnuts for a crunchy touch.

3. Adding Liquids: Gradually pour in the milk and mix until the composition becomes homogeneous and slightly moldable. It’s important that it’s not too wet, but also not too dry.

4. Shaping: Take a portion of the mixture and shape it into cars or trains. Use your imagination! If you’re not very talented at shaping, don’t worry, the form doesn’t have to be perfect, just fun.

5. Cooling: Place the shapes on a plate or tray and put them in the fridge for about 2 hours, so they can harden.

Preparing the Caramel Glaze

1. Melting the Caramel: Place the caramels in a microwave-safe bowl and add the tablespoon of water. Heat in the microwave on medium power for 1 minute. Check and stir, then continue heating in 30-second increments until the caramels become soft and double in volume. Be careful not to burn them!

2. Adding Powdered Sugar: Once the caramels are well melted, gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing vigorously. You will obtain a homogeneous composition that doesn’t stick to your hands. If it’s too sticky, you can add a little more powdered sugar.

3. Coloring the Fondant: If you want to add a splash of color, now is the time to add food coloring! Mix well to achieve the desired shade.

4. Rolling Out the Fondant: On a clean surface, sprinkle a little oil or melted butter, then roll out the fondant with a rolling pin until it becomes very thin. It will perfectly cover your cake.

Assembling the Cake

1. Dressing the Models: Remove the cookie salami models from the fridge and use the rolled fondant to cover them. You can also make figures or flowers from the fondant to decorate even more beautifully.

2. Serving: You can place the models on a nice platter, alongside colorful candles, and present them as a themed cake. This will add extra joy and excitement to the moment.

Useful Tips

- How to store the cake: Keep the cake in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap. It will stay fresh for 4-5 days.
- Variations: You can replace the cookies with rice cereals or gluten-free cookies for a healthier version. Also, instead of caramel, you can use melted chocolate for the glaze.
- Frequently Asked Questions:
- *What can I use instead of caramels?* You can use white or milk chocolate, but make sure to add a small amount of butter to achieve a similar consistency.
- *Can the cake be frozen?* Yes, but I recommend freezing it without glaze and glazing it after thawing.

Conclusion

This cookie cake with caramel glaze is not only delicious but also an excellent opportunity to spend creative time with the little ones. Add a personal touch, whether it’s a favorite figure or a cute message, and enjoy every bite. Whether you’re preparing for a birthday party or just want to bring a smile to your loved ones’ faces, this quick and playful dessert will surely be a hit!

 Ingredients: For the base: I used a composition for biscuit salami. For the glaze: caramel marshmallows about 200 g. 1 tablespoon of water. Powdered sugar about 400 g. Oil for shaping.

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