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Pastel Layered Spring Cake


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  • Author: Mari
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A whimsical pastel-colored cake with soft buttercream frosting, perfect for spring celebrations. This beautiful and airy cake is a showstopper for Easter, birthdays, or baby showers!


Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Food coloring (pastel pink, blue, yellow)

For the Buttercream:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Cream Butter & Sugar: In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add Eggs & Vanilla: Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  • Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, mixing until smooth.
  • Color the Batter: Divide batter into three bowls and tint each with a different pastel color (pink, blue, yellow).
  • Bake: Pour each colored batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  • Prepare the Buttercream: Beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
  • Assemble the Cake: Stack the cooled cake layers, spreading buttercream between each. Frost the outside, smoothing out the sides.

 

  • Decorate: Pipe buttercream swirls on top and decorate with edible pearls or sprinkles for a festive touch.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter.
  • Swap buttercream for cream cheese frosting for a tangy twist.
  • Store cake in the fridge and bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Cakes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, European