Description
Create a stunning and delicious baby shower cake with this easy-to-follow recipe that combines classic flavors with modern aesthetics. Perfect for any baby shower, this cake is sure to impress your guests and become the centerpiece of your celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional, to match your theme)
- For Decoration:
- Fondant (various colors)
- Edible pearls
- Sprinkles
- Other decorations as desired
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined. Gradually add the hot coffee, mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting by beating the softened butter until smooth, then gradually adding powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until fluffy. Optionally, mix in food coloring.
- Once cooled, layer one cake on a serving plate and frost the top. Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake. Decorate with fondant, edible pearls, and sprinkles as desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Keep an eye on the baking time to avoid overbaking.
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before frosting to maintain texture.
- Get creative with your decorations to match the baby shower theme.
- Practice frosting techniques for a polished look.
- 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: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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