Description
Indulge in a slice of joy with this vibrant Leo birthday cake, perfect for celebrating your little one’s special day! This delightful dessert blends classic vanilla and zesty citrus flavors, topped with colorful frosting that captures the radiant spirit of Leo. Easy to make for novice bakers, this cake can be customized to reflect your child’s unique personality. Watch their eyes light up as they enjoy this delicious centerpiece at their birthday party!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ? cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ? cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ? cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add the sugar mixture and mix until light and airy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add milk and vanilla extract.
- Slowly combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg