Cheese Wheel Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 9-inch-round cake pans with wax paper or parchment and coat with cooking spray.
2. 2
   Prepare the cake mix as the label directs; divide between the pans.
3. 3
   Bake as directed.
4. 4
   Let the cakes cool about 15 minutes in the pans, then remove to a rack and cool completely.
5. 5
   Using a small serrated knife, trim the top edge of each cake at an angle to give it a rounded shape.
6. 6
   Put 1 cake layer on wax paper or parchment, trimmed-side down.
7. 7
   Spread with frosting; top with the other cake, trimmed-side up.
8. 8
   Cover the whole cake with frosting, reserving 1 cup.
9. 9
   Freeze at least 30 minutes.
10. 10
    Meanwhile, make the sugared grapes: Brush the grapes with the beaten egg white, then spoon the granulated sugar on top.
11. 11
    Let dry at least 1 hour at room temperature.
12. 12
    Dust a work surface with confectioners' sugar.
13. 13
    Roll out one-quarter of the fondant until about 1/8 inch thick, dusting with more confectioners' sugar as needed.
14. 14
    Cut out an 8-inch circle of fondant and place on a sheet of wax paper or parchment.
15. 15
    Center the cake on top.
16. 16
    Add the scraps to the remaining fondant and roll out into a 13-inch circle, about 1/8 inch thick.
17. 17
    Drape the fondant over the cake to cover completely.
18. 18
    Smooth the fondant with your hands and tuck it in at the base of the cake; trim the excess with a knife.
19. 19
    Cut out a wedge of the cake.
20. 20
    Tint the reserved 1 cup frosting pale yellow with food coloring; spread on the cut sides of the cake.
21. 21
    Rub the vegetable oil all over the fondant.
22. 22
    Arrange on a boardwith the cookies and grapes.
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    Photograph by Lisa Shin