Save A whimsical, enchanting layered cake adorned with heart and star-shaped decorations& perfect for birthdays or magical celebrations.
This cake was a delightful centerpiece at our family party and truly brought smiles to everyone.
Ingredients
- Sponge Cake: 250 g all-purpose flour 220 g granulated sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp fine salt 125 g unsalted butter, softened 4 large eggs 180 ml whole milk 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Buttercream Frosting: 250 g unsalted butter, room temperature 400 g powdered sugar, sifted 3 tbsp whole milk 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Pink and yellow food coloring (gel preferred)
- Decorations: Heart and star-shaped sugar decorations Edible glitter or pearls (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line two 20 cm (8-inch) round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Dry mix:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Wet mix:
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla.
- Combine:
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Prepare pans:
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Smooth the tops.
- Bake:
- Bake for 30 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.
- Buttercream:
- For the buttercream, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, beating until smooth. Divide frosting; tint one portion pink and another yellow.
- Assemble:
- Level cake layers if needed. Place one layer on a serving plate and spread with pink buttercream. Top with the second layer; frost the entire cake with yellow buttercream.
- Decorate:
- Decorate with heart and star-shaped sugar decorations. Sprinkle with edible glitter or pearls if desired.
Save Sharing this cake around the table always creates magical family moments and joyous memories.
Required Tools
2 round cake pans (20 cm / 8-inch) Electric mixer Mixing bowls Spatula Piping bags (optional for decorative frosting) Cooling rack
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten), eggs, milk, butter (dairy). Decorations may contain additional allergens check labels for nuts or gluten traces. Always verify ingredient labels if serving to guests with allergies.
Nutritional Information
Calories 435 Total Fat 23 g Carbohydrates 54 g Protein 5 g per serving
Save This enchanting cake is perfect for adding a magical touch to your celebrations and impressing your guests.
Common recipe questions
- → What is the best way to achieve moist sponge layers?
Ensuring ingredients are at room temperature and mixing batter just until combined helps maintain moisture and tender crumb in the sponge layers.
- → How do I get vibrant pink and yellow buttercream colors?
Use gel food coloring sparingly, adding small drops to white buttercream and mixing thoroughly until the desired shade is reached.
- → Can I prepare the cake layers in advance?
Yes, bake layers ahead and wrap tightly to preserve freshness. Refrigerate and bring to room temperature before frosting.
- → What are good alternative decorations for this cake?
Edible flowers, glitter, pearls, or themed sprinkles complement heart and star decorations beautifully for a festive look.
- → How should I store the finished cake?
Keep the cake covered in a cool place or refrigerated to maintain frosting texture and freshness, especially in warm environments.