Serving Details
- Servings: 12 slices
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 35 minutes
- Cooling Time: 1 hour
Recipe Description
This delightful Unicorn Cake is a colorful and whimsical treat that will be the star of any celebration! Layers of vibrant cake are frosted with creamy buttercream and adorned with fun decorations, making it a perfect dessert for kids’ parties or special occasions.
Cooking Time
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Cool Time: 1 hour
Nutritional Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Food coloring (pink, purple, blue, yellow)
- For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream
- Food coloring (as desired)
- For Decoration:
- Rainbow sprinkles
- Edible glitter
- Unicorn figurines (optional)
FAQs
Can I make this cake ahead of time?
Yes, you can bake the cake layers ahead of time. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before decorating.
Can I use a different frosting?
Absolutely! Feel free to use cream cheese frosting or whipped cream instead of buttercream if you prefer.
How do I store leftovers?
Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and milk, alternating between the two, until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into separate bowls and add different food coloring to each bowl to create desired colors.
- Pour the colored batters into the prepared pans in a swirling pattern for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- While the cakes cool, prepare the buttercream frosting by beating the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth and spreadable. Divide the frosting into separate bowls and color as desired.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting between each layer and on top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with sprinkles, edible glitter, and any unicorn figurines if desired.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy your magical Unicorn Cake!
