Description

This Mother’s Day Layer Cake features vibrant colors and a creamy frosting that makes it perfect for celebrating special occasions. With simple prep and delicious flavors, it’s an irresistible option for anyone looking for homemade dessert ideas.

Ingredients

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2 cups granulated sugar
1 ½ cups butter (softened)
6 eggs
1 ½ tbsp vanilla
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tbsp baking powder
¾ tsp salt
2 cups whole milk
½ cup butter (softened)
4 cups confectioner's sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2–3 tbsp milk

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
Prepare four 9-inch round cake pans by spraying them with cooking spray and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla to the mixture and beat again until combined.
Mix in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, beating until smooth.
Slowly pour in the whole milk while continuously beating until the batter is smooth.
Divide the batter equally into four bowls.
Add a different color of food coloring gel to each bowl and mix until you achieve the desired vibrancy.
Transfer each colored batter to the prepared cake pans.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 15 minutes before flipping them out onto parchment paper to cool completely.
To prepare the frosting, beat the softened butter and confectioner's sugar until crumbly.
Add the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk, then beat again.
Adjust consistency by adding more milk as needed.
Assemble the cake by alternating layers of cake and frosting until completed, finishing with a layer of frosting and topping with sprinkles.

Notes

Ensure cakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
Feel free to use any colors you love for the cake layers to personalize it for the occasion!
Store the leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 45g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 67g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 100mg