Easter Ombre Cake

Easter Ombre Cake

Easter Ombre Cake is a delightful dessert that is perfect for Easter celebrations. This cake is a beautiful gradient of pastel colors that will impress your guests. The recipe for Easter Ombre Cake is easy to follow and requires only a few ingredients.
To make this delicious cake, you will need the following ingredients:

For the cake:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Food coloring (pink, purple, blue, and yellow)


For the frosting:

- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups sugar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (pink, purple, blue, and yellow)
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined. Divide the batter evenly into four bowls. Add a different color of food coloring to each bowl and mix until the color is even.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans, starting with the darkest color and ending with the lightest. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
To make the frosting, cream the butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the sugar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy. Divide the frosting into four bowls and add a different color of food coloring to each bowl. Mix until the color is even.
To assemble the cake, place the darkest layer on a cake stand or plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Repeat with the remaining layers, ending with the lightest layer on top. Frost the sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
The Easter Ombre Cake is a beautiful and delicious dessert that will impress your guests. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and sweet. The pastel colors of the cake make it perfect for Easter celebrations.
Type: Dessert Cake
Ingredients: Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, Milk, Food Coloring, Powdered Sugar, Heavy Cream
Cooking Tips: Make sure to let the cakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting. Use gel food coloring for more vibrant colors.