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Whimsical Butterfly Cake

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A whimsical pastel ombré butterfly cake featuring light vanilla flavor and edible butterfly decorations, perfect for spring celebrations like garden parties, baby showers, or Easter brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream
  • Food coloring in pastel shades (pink, purple, yellow, blue, etc.)
  • Edible butterfly toppers
  • Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix!
  6. Separate the batter evenly into three bowls. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl to create pastel shades.
  7. Pour each colored batter into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the cakes completely on wire racks.
  8. Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, mixing until smooth. Divide the frosting into bowls and tint each with pastel colors.
  9. Place the first cake layer on a cake stand and spread with frosting. Repeat for the second and third layers. Frost the outside of the cake with a smooth or textured finish.
  10. Add edible butterfly toppers and sprinkles. Chill the cake for 30 minutes before serving to set the frosting.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant pastel shades. Ensure cake layers are fully cooled before frosting to avoid melting. Refrigerate frosting for 15 minutes if it feels too soft.

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Keywords: Butterfly Cake, Spring Dessert, Vanilla Cake, Pastel Cake, Celebration Cake

Find it online: https://cooltastes.com/whimsical-butterfly-cake-recipe-for-perfect-spring-parties/