Description

Celebrate Taurus Season with this Elegant Lavender Birthday Cake, featuring earl grey or vanilla sponge layers, lavender buttercream, and floral pastel piping. This zodiac cake is grounded, graceful, and visually stunning—perfect for birthdays full of indulgent charm. #tauruscake #lavendercake #zodiaccake

Ingredients

For the Cake Layers (Vanilla or Earl Grey):

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract or 2 Earl Grey tea bags steeped in 1/4 cup hot milk
1 cup whole milk (infused with Earl Grey or plain)

For the Lavender Buttercream:

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
5 cups powdered sugar
1-2 tbsp milk or cream
1/2 tsp culinary lavender extract (optional)
Gel food coloring: purple, lilac, cream, green

For Decoration:

Piping bags and assorted star tips
White sugar pearls or edible pearls
Gold birthday candles (optional)
Fresh or buttercream piped florals

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Instructions

Prep & Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch pans. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla or cooled Earl Grey-infused milk.
Combine Batter: Alternate adding flour mix and milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until smooth. Divide into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
Make Buttercream: Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually. Mix in milk and optional lavender extract. Beat until light and fluffy. Tint in your desired pastel tones.
Assemble Cake: Stack layers with a thin buttercream layer between. Apply a smooth base coat of frosting.
Decorate: Pipe florals, swirls, and borders using varied star tips and colored buttercream. Add sugar pearls and candles as desired.
Chill & Serve: Refrigerate briefly for clean slicing and structure. Serve at room temperature for best texture.

Notes

Lavender extract is strong—use sparingly. For extra elegance, combine Earl Grey flavor with lavender for a uniquely floral finish. Customize colors to match zodiac energy or personal vibe.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Decorating Time:: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert, Celebration
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Western, Zodiac-Inspired