Pin It A whimsical, enchanting layered cake adorned with heart and star-shaped decorations perfect for birthdays or magical celebrations.
This French-inspired cake quickly became a family favorite when I first served it at a birthday party.
Ingredients
- Sponge Cake: 250 g all-purpose flour 220 g granulated sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp fine salt 125 g unsalted butter softened 4 large eggs 180 ml whole milk 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Buttercream Frosting: 250 g unsalted butter room temperature 400 g powdered sugar sifted 3 tbsp whole milk 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Pink and yellow food coloring gel preferred
- Decorations: Heart and star-shaped sugar decorations Edible glitter or pearls (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line two 20 cm (8-inch) round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the wet ingredients beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Divide Batter:
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Smooth the tops.
- Bake:
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.
- Make Buttercream:
- For the buttercream beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar milk and vanilla beating until smooth. Divide frosting tint one portion pink and another yellow.
- Assemble Cake:
- Level cake layers if needed. Place one layer on a serving plate and spread with pink buttercream. Top with the second layer frost the entire cake with yellow buttercream.
- Decorate:
- Decorate with heart and star-shaped sugar decorations. Sprinkle with edible glitter or pearls if desired.
Pin It My family loves gathering around this cake especially during special celebrations creating magical moments.
Notes
Pair with a sparkling rosé or a fruity lemonade for children. Edible flowers can add an extra magical touch.
Required Tools
2 round cake pans (20 cm 8-inch) Electric mixer Mixing bowls Spatula Piping bags optional for decorative frosting Cooling rack
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten) eggs milk butter (dairy). Decorations may contain additional allergens verify ingredient labels if serving to guests with allergies.
Pin It This cake combines delightful flavors and charming presentation perfect for memorable occasions.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of cake layers are used?
A soft sponge cake made with all-purpose flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and vanilla is baked to form the layers.
- → How are the cake colors achieved?
The buttercream frosting is divided and tinted with pink and yellow food coloring to create a vibrant, magical look.
- → Can this cake be adapted for chocolate lovers?
Yes, replacing 40 grams of flour with cocoa powder adds a rich chocolate variation to the sponge layers.
- → What decorations are used for a magical effect?
Heart and star-shaped sugar decorations along with optional edible glitter or pearls add whimsical charm.
- → Are there any recommended beverage pairings?
Pair this layered cake with sparkling rosé or fruity lemonade to enhance the celebratory experience.
- → What tools are necessary for preparation?
Two 20 cm round cake pans, an electric mixer, mixing bowls, spatula, piping bags for frosting, and a cooling rack are recommended.