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Unicorn Cake

A vibrant and whimsical unicorn cake, perfect for celebrations and gatherings, featuring colorful layers and delightful decorations.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: unicorn cake, colorful cake, celebration dessert, whimsical cake
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Food coloring pink, blue, yellow
  • Buttercream frosting
  • Fondant for decoration
  • Gold luster dust
  • Edible glitter

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  • In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until smooth.
  • Divide the batter into three bowls and color each with different food coloring.
  • Pour each colored batter into the prepared cake pans, layering the colors as desired.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, frost the cakes with buttercream frosting, stacking them and decorating with fondant unicorn features.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 1g