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Mother's Day Buttercream Flowers Cake

A stunning cake that combines elegance with ease, perfect for any celebration, featuring delightful flavors of rich buttercream and moist cake.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • as needed food coloring gel colors recommended

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them lightly with butter and dusting with flour.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and incorporate the vanilla extract.
  5. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture gradually, alternating with buttermilk until just mixed.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cakes in their pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the buttercream frosting by beating softened butter until creamy, then gradually adding powdered sugar and milk until you reach your desired consistency.

Notes

This cake is versatile and can be customized with different colors and flavors.