Description
Delight in the vibrant celebration of this Leo birthday cake, a perfect blend of rich vanilla and citrus flavors. Its fluffy texture and eye-catching yellow frosting make it the centerpiece of any party. Ideal for honoring Leos or simply indulging your sweet tooth, this cake promises to leave a lasting impression on your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- Yellow food coloring (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and dust with flour.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternately mix dry ingredients with milk until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg