Description
Create the perfect centerpiece for your baby shower with this Family-Favorite Baby Shower Cake Recipe Everyone Will Love. This delightful cake is easy to make and will impress your guests with its beautiful decoration and scrumptious flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional, for baby shower theme)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the two 9-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Pour the batter evenly into the pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prepare the frosting by beating the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and milk. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer and place the second layer on top. Frost the entire cake and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Don’t overmix the batter.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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