Description
Silly cake is a whimsical dessert that sparks joy at any celebration. Bursting with vibrant colors and delightful flavors, this playful cake is perfect for birthdays or just a fun treat. Layered or swirled, it’s a feast for the eyes and the palate. Let your imagination soar as you customize this cake with your favorite colors, fillings, and toppings!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round baking pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until well combined.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter into bowls based on how many colors you'd like to use. Add food coloring to achieve desired shades.
- Pour colored batters into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring them onto wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg