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Magical Aquarius Birthday Cake
Make a statement with this shimmering Aquarius cake! This tasty, family-friendly dessert features vibrant blue frosting and cosmic glitter for a no-fuss showstopper.
👥 1 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 45m⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 35 min👤 Mateo Ramirez📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a heart-shaped cake pan to ensure easy removal.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated, then stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
large eggs3vanilla extract2 teaspoons
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined to keep the texture tender.
6
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for ⏱️ 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7
Cool the cake in the pan for ⏱️ 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
8
For the frosting, beat 1 cup of softened butter until smooth and creamy.
9
Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream, beating in 2 teaspoons of vanilla until the buttercream is light and fluffy.
powdered sugar4 cups
10
Divide the frosting into three bowls: leave one white, tint one light blue, and tint the third a deeper, darker blue using gel coloring.
11
Apply a thin crumb coat of light blue frosting over the cooled cake and chill in the fridge for ⏱️ 15-20 minutes.
12
Using piping bags, create borders and ruffles around the edges, alternating between blue shades for a vintage effect.
13
Generously sprinkle edible glitter over the center of the cake for a cosmic, shimmering finish.
Edible glitter
14
Add silver dragées to the piped borders for an elegant final touch.
Silver dragées (silver pearl sprinkles)
Nutrition Facts
calories
480 calories
fat Content
24g fat
serving Size
1 slice
fiber Content
1g fiber
sugar Content
48g sugar
sodium Content
210mg sodium
protein Content
4g protein
carbohydrate Content
62g carbs
saturated Fat Content
14g saturated fat
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