Description
Delight in this vibrant Easter cake, featuring fluffy layers and colorful frosting, perfect for celebrating spring with family and friends.
Ingredients
- Cake flour
- Baking powder
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- Whole milk
- Vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring
- Powdered sugar
- Cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
- Gradually mix in milk and vanilla extract; avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter into bowls and add gel food coloring to achieve desired shades.
- Pour colored batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Customize flavors by adding almond extract or citrus zest for a unique twist. Decorate with fresh fruit or additional colorful frosting to personalize your cake. Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze slices wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for longer storage.