Servings: 12 people
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $15-$20
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Cake pans
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.5 cups sugar
- 1 cup softened butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- q.s. gel food coloring for vibrant colors
- q.s. sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease three 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter into separate bowls, one for each color you want to use.
- Add gel food coloring to each bowl and fold gently until combined.
- Pour each colored batter into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans before turning them out onto a wire rack.
- Once cool, prepare the frosting by beating together 1 cup of softened butter and 4 cups of powdered sugar, adding milk and vanilla to achieve desired consistency.
- Place the first layer of cake on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top.
- Repeat with the remaining layers, stacking them on top of each other.
- Apply a crumb coat (a thin layer of frosting) around the entire cake and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- After chilling, apply the final coat of frosting and decorate as desired with sprinkles and other decorations.
- Add any personal messages or quotes on the cake.
Notes
This cake can be made ahead of time; store the layers individually wrapped in plastic.
If you’re dealing with dietary restrictions, consider gluten-free flour, plant-based milk, or egg replacements.
Baking can be a therapeutic experience, so enjoy the process and remember that perfection isn't the aim—enjoy the love and effort you put into creating this cake!
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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