Easter Polka Dot Cake
Easter Polka Dot Cake is a delightful dessert that is perfect for Easter celebrations. This cake is a colorful and fun addition to any Easter table. The recipe for this cake is easy to follow and requires only a few ingredients.
To make this Easter Polka Dot 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 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Food coloring (pink, blue, yellow, and green)
For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons whole milk
To make the cake, preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round 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. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until the batter is smooth.
Divide the batter into four equal parts. Add a different food coloring to each part and mix well. Pour each colored batter into a separate piping bag. Pipe small dots of batter into the prepared cake pans, alternating colors until the pans are filled. Bake for 25-30 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 together the butter and sugar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a cake stand or plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and repeat. Frost the sides and top of the cake with the remaining frosting. Decorate the cake with Easter-themed decorations, if desired.
This Easter Polka Dot Cake is a fun and festive dessert that is sure to impress your guests. The cake is light and fluffy, with a delicious vanilla flavor. The colorful polka dots add a playful touch to the cake, making it perfect for Easter celebrations.
Type: Dessert Cake
Ingredients: Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, Milk, Food Coloring, Powdered Sugar.