Description
A playful and vibrant cake that balances structure and softness, perfect for celebrations or a fun baking project with kids.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Buttercream frosting
- Decorative sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix the flour and baking powder together. Gradually combine with the butter mixture, alternating with milk.
- Divide the batter into bowls and add food coloring, stirring until combined.
- Spoon the colored batter into the prepared pans, swirling them together.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with buttercream.
- Decorate with colorful sprinkles and serve.
Notes
Consider flavor swaps or light add-ins like fresh berries for variation. Use gel food coloring for brighter shades.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg