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Mothers-Day-Layer-Cake-Recipe

Mother’s Day Layer Cake

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: NO DATA
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Desserts & Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Mother’s Day Layer Cake combines rich flavors and vibrant colors. Easy to prepare, it features a buttery cake and creamy frosting, making it a delightful treat for special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ cups butter (softened)
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 ½ tbsp vanilla
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tbsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • 4 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2–3 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  2. Prepare four 9-inch round cake pans by spraying them with cooking spray.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar and 1 ½ cups butter until light and fluffy.
  4. Add 6 eggs and 1 ½ tbsp vanilla. Beat until combined.
  5. Add the 4 ½ cups flour, 1 ½ tbsp baking powder, and ¾ tsp salt. Beat until blended.
  6. Slowly pour in the 2 cups whole milk while continuously beating until smooth.
  7. Divide the batter equally into 4 bowls.
  8. Add a different color of food coloring gel to each bowl and mix until desired hues are reached.
  9. Transfer each colored batter to the prepared cake pans.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  11. Allow the cakes to cool for 15 minutes, then flip them out onto parchment paper and let them cool completely.
  12. To prepare the frosting, beat the remaining ½ cup butter and 4 cups confectioner's sugar together until crumbly.
  13. Add 1 tsp vanilla and 2 tablespoons milk, then beat until desired consistency is reached, adding more milk as needed.
  14. Assemble the cake by alternating layers of cake and frosting, finishing with a layer of frosting and sprinkles on top.

Notes

Make sure to let the cakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
Adjust food coloring amounts for more vivid shades or subtler tones.
Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 560
  • Sugar: 53g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

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