A little bit of a cheat here, since we’re traveling for the holidays and there’s no time for baking. But I still want to chat about this cake, because it’s fabulous.

I admit, I’ve never made this as a full-on cake. I’ve mostly made cupcakes out of it – this recipe makes the most beautiful cupcakes. And I’ve made three small, three-layer cakes as well – super cute for a party or to gift to a favorite someone.

What I love about this cake – other than it’s delicious and has a beautiful frosting, is that it’s a perfect canvas for decorating. I like it with white glittery sprinkles in the winter. Or, like here, with scary Halloween cupcake holders.

For the recipe and to see how the other Baked Sunday Mornings bakers fared, head over to Baked Sunday Mornings.

• Whiteout Cake (Baked: New Frontiers in Baking, p. 55)