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A beautifully decorated cake with butterflies, showcasing vibrant colors and intricate designs.

cake with butterflies

Create a stunning cake with butterflies that will wow your friends and family! Perfect for any celebration! 🎂🦋
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Instructions

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour A key ingredient for structure and texture.
  • 1.5 cups sugar Adds sweetness and moisture.
  • 1 tbsp baking powder Helps the cake rise and become fluffy.
  • 1 tsp salt Enhances flavors.
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Provides richness and a tender crumb.
  • 3 large eggs Bind ingredients and add moisture.
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract Adds aroma and flavor.
  • 1 cup milk Keeps the cake moist.
  • 2-3 cups buttercream frosting For decorating.
  • as needed units edible butterflies Whimsical decoration.

Equipment

  • 2 Cake pans Greased and ready for batter.
  • 1 Mixing bowl For mixing dry and wet ingredients.
  • 1 Whisk For mixing dry ingredients.
  • 1 Electric mixer For creaming butter and sugar.
  • 1 Wire rack For cooling the cakes.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Collect all your ingredients: flour, sugar, eggs, butter, baking powder, vanilla extract, milk, and food coloring.
Preheat Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Cream Butter and Sugar
  1. In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until fluffy and light.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
  1. Crack in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until everything is smooth.
Add Food Coloring
  1. If desired, divide the batter and mix in food coloring.
Pour into Pans
  1. Pour the batter into greased cake pans, filling them about two-thirds full.
Bake
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool Cakes
  1. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Decorate
  1. Create beautiful butterfly decorations for your cake using fondant or edible paper.
Serve
  1. Slice, serve, and enjoy your delightful cake with butterflies!