Floral Painted Buttercream Cake
Floral Painted Buttercream Cake is a stunning dessert that transforms any occasion into a festive celebration. With its vibrant buttercream flowers and rich flavors, this cake is perfect for birthdays, brunches, or simply to brighten your day. The luscious layers of moist cake and velvety frosting create a delightful treat that’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe will help you impress your guests with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (36% fat content)
- Gel food coloring (various colors)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder until evenly mixed.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add sugar until fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and heavy cream until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with buttercream and decorating with floral designs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg