Floral Painted Buttercream Cake
Floral Painted Buttercream Cake is a stunning dessert that combines moist layers of cake with rich buttercream frosting, adorned with vibrant floral designs. Perfect for any celebration, this showstopper not only pleases the eyes but also delights the palate with a harmonious blend of vanilla and almond flavors. Whether it’s a birthday or just a sweet treat for yourself, this cake is sure to impress and create lasting memories.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add vanilla and almond extracts.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until well combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients with buttermilk until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting with buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg