Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup Easter-themed candies
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cool, frost the cake with your favorite buttercream frosting and decorate with Easter-themed candies.
Interesting Facts
- Easter is the most important festival in Christianity.
- The traditional Easter cake is called a Simnel cake.
- Easter cakes are traditionally decorated with eggs, bunnies and other symbols of spring.
- Easter cakes can be made with a variety of flavors, including chocolate, vanilla, and lemon.
