No Name Cake from Mod Pizza features moist, layered vanilla sponge cake generously filled and frosted with smooth, creamy vanilla buttercream, topped with colorful sprinkles for a playful and inviting appearance.
Equipments
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Whisk
- Cake pans (round)
- Parchment paper
- Oven
- Cooling rack
- Serrated knife (for leveling)
- Offset spatula or palette knife
- Cake turntable (optional)
- Spoon (for sprinkles)
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups (310g) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
- 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (for buttercream)
- Pinch of salt (for buttercream)
- Colorful sprinkles
Use room temperature eggs and butter to ensure a smooth, well-incorporated batter and buttercream. Measure your flour accurately by spooning it into your measuring cup and leveling it off to prevent a dense cake texture. Whole milk at room temperature helps maintain the cake's moisture and tender crumb. When mixing the buttercream, start with softened butter and gradually add powdered sugar for a creamy consistency that's easy to spread. Your cake will look as playful and inviting as the No Name Cake from Mod Pizza's copycat menu when topped with colorful sprinkles.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease cake pans; line bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour mixture to wet mixture, alternating with milk; begin and end with flour.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans.
- Smooth tops with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
- For buttercream, beat butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and pinch of salt.
- Add heavy cream/milk as needed for a spreadable consistency.
- Level cooled cakes with a serrated knife if needed.
- Place first cake layer on a serving plate or cake turntable.
- Spread a layer of buttercream on top.
- Add next cake layer; repeat if more layers.
- Apply crumb coat (thin layer of buttercream) over the whole cake.
- Chill cake for 15-30 minutes to set crumb coat.
- Frost cake with remaining buttercream, smoothing with an offset spatula.
- Decorate top and sides with colorful sprinkles.
- Slice and serve.
Substitution
The No Name Cake from Mod Pizza copycat menu replicates the moist vanilla sponge layers richly filled and frosted with creamy vanilla buttercream, adorned with colorful sprinkles for an inviting look. If you don't have whole milk on hand, you can substitute with an equal amount of buttermilk or a blend of milk and a teaspoon of lemon juice for similar tenderness. Unsalted butter can be swapped for salted butter, but reduce additional salt in the batter accordingly to maintain balanced flavor. When room temperature eggs are unavailable, placing eggs in warm water for a few minutes can help achieve better incorporation. You may replace heavy cream in the buttercream with milk or half-and-half, keeping consistency smooth while adjusting quantity slightly to avoid thinning.
Tips
Measure your ingredients accurately, especially the flour and baking powder, as too much can make the cake dense. Make sure butter and eggs are at room temperature to achieve a smooth, airy batter when creaming butter and sugar together. When alternating adding the flour mixture and milk, start and end with the flour to maintain the batter's structure. Use a serrated knife to level your cooled cake layers for even frosting and a professional finish on your No Name Cake from Mod Pizza.
Nutritions
The No Name Cake from Mod Pizza is rich in calories predominantly from fats and sugars due to its abundant butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar content in both sponge and buttercream. Each slice provides a significant amount of carbohydrates from the all-purpose flour and sugars, supplying quick energy but also increased glycemic load. The inclusion of whole milk and butter adds saturated fats, while eggs contribute protein and essential nutrients like vitamin D and B12. Your intake should be balanced with nutrient-dense foods to offset the cake's indulgent nature.
Storage
Store your No Name Cake from Mod Pizza in an airtight container to preserve the moist texture of the vanilla sponge and the creamy vanilla buttercream. Keep the cake refrigerated to maintain freshness, especially if your room temperature exceeds 70degF (21degC). Before serving, allow the cake to come to room temperature for optimal flavor and softness.
Variation or Alternatives
For a citrus twist, try adding 1 tablespoon of finely grated lemon zest to the batter and substituting the vanilla extract in the buttercream with lemon extract. You can also replace the whole milk with buttermilk to create a tangier crumb and a more tender texture. For a richer frosting, fold in 4 ounces of softened cream cheese into your buttercream mixture before spreading it onto the cake layers. To give your No Name Cake a fun texture, consider sprinkling chopped toasted almonds or shredded coconut alongside the colorful sprinkles on top.
Allergies
No Name Cake from Mod Pizza contains common allergens such as eggs, dairy (butter, whole milk, heavy cream), and wheat gluten from all-purpose flour, which could trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. The colorful sprinkles may also include artificial dyes or ingredients that some people may be allergic to. If you have any allergies to these ingredients, it's important to avoid this cake or verify specific formulations with the bakery.
Why this recipe?
Mod Pizza's No Name Cake is beloved for its rich, fudgy texture and generous chunks of chocolate, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and indulgence that appeals to chocolate lovers. The cake's distinctive homemade quality and simplicity make it a comforting dessert that complements the restaurant's casual dining experience. Making a copycat version enables you to enjoy this decadent treat at home, ensuring freshness and the ability to customize ingredients to fit your taste or dietary preferences. Replicating the No Name Cake recipe allows you to savor a popular pizza menu favorite anytime without needing to visit Mod Pizza.