Snowfall Celebration Buttercream Cake
Experience the magic of winter with the Snowfall Celebration Buttercream Cake. This delightful dessert features layers of fluffy vanilla sponge cake, generously frosted with silky buttercream. Each slice offers a melt-in-your-mouth sensation that evokes warm childhood memories of snowy days and festive gatherings. Perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy family dinners, this cake is easy to customize with seasonal colors and flavors, making it an impressive addition to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and milk alternately until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- For the buttercream, beat room temperature butter with powdered sugar until smooth. Add heavy cream and mix until desired consistency is reached; add food coloring if desired.
- Layer the cakes with frosting and spread evenly over the top and sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg