Description
Celebrate the upcoming arrival with this classic baby shower cake recipe! Perfect for any gender, this cake is moist, flavorful, and easily customizable for a gender reveal or themed baby shower. Create a memorable and delicious centerpiece for the special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional, for a gender reveal cake or themed cake for baby shower)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the Butter and Add Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and milk until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into two greased and floured 9-inch cake pans. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Making the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, until the frosting is smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract. Divide the frosting and add food coloring if desired.
- Assembling and Decorating Your Baby Shower Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, level the tops with a serrated knife if necessary. Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand and spread with a generous layer of frosting. Top with the second cake layer and frost the entire cake. Decorate as desired.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Don’t overmix the batter; mix until just combined.
- Ensure the oven is preheated to the correct temperature.
- Cool the cakes completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Get creative with your decorations to match the baby shower theme!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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