Description
Celebrate Easter with a vibrant confetti cake that bursts with color and flavor. This delightful recipe not only captivates with its appearance but also promises to be a delicious centerpiece for your holiday festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup milk, preferably whole milk
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually alternate adding dry ingredients and milk into the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the colorful sprinkles for the festive confetti effect.
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Divide the batter evenly between the pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare vanilla buttercream frosting by beating together butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until creamy.
- Once cooled, frost between the layers and on top of the cake.
- Decorate with additional sprinkles and Easter-themed decorations before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a fluffy texture.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting for a better finish.
- Consider adding lemon or almond flavors for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Easter cake, confetti cake, colorful cake, festive dessert, holiday baking, Easter recipes, dessert for Easter, family celebrations