This Cartoon Cake recipe is perfect for birthdays, parties, or any special occasion. This delightful cake is not only delicious but also visually pleasing. The cake is moist and rich, and the frosting is creamy and smooth. With a touch of creativity, you can transform a simple cake into a fantastic work of art. Get ready to impress your guests with this homemade Cartoon Cake that will surely bring joy and happiness to everyone.
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- - 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- - 1/2 teaspoon salt
- - 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- - 2 cups granulated sugar
- - 4 large eggs
- - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- - 1 cup milk
- - Food coloring (assorted colors)
- For the Frosting:
- - 3 cups powdered sugar
- - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- - 2-3 tablespoons milk
- - Food coloring (assorted colors)
- For the Decoration:
- - Assorted candies (gummy bears, chocolate candies, licorice, etc.)
- - Fondant (assorted colors)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly among six bowls. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl to create vibrant colors.
- Transfer each colored batter to a separate cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In the meantime, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy. Divide the frosting into separate bowls and add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl to match the cake colors.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Add the second cake layer and frost the entire cake with remaining frosting, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- Roll out the fondant into thin sheets. Use assorted cookie cutters to cut out shapes like stars, hearts, and circles. Decorate the cake with the fondant shapes and assorted candies as desired.
- Serve and enjoy the delicious and visually stunning Cartoon Cake!
