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Ingredients
• 2 and 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) whole milk
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
• Prep: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Thoroughly grease and flour your "2" and "K" shaped cake molds. Ensure all crevices are coated to prevent sticking.
• Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• Mix in butter: Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix with a stand mixer or a hand mixer on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Add wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, mixing on medium speed until the batter is smooth and well combined. Be careful not to overmix.
• Bake: Carefully pour the batter into your prepared "2" and "K" molds, filling them about two-thirds full to allow for rising. You might not use all the batter depending on the size of your molds; if you have extra, you can make a few cupcakes. Bake for 25–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the thickest part of the cake comes out clean. Baking time will vary based on the size and depth of your molds.
• Cool: Let the cakes cool in their molds for about 15–20 minutes before gently inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely. This is crucial before frosting!
Buttercream Frosting
* 2 cups (452g) unsalted butter, softened
* 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar (icing sugar)
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 3–4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
* Blue gel food colouring (or your preferred colour)
* Make the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until it's light and fluffy (this usually takes 2-3 minutes on medium-high speed).
* Add powdered sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until combined after each addition. Once all sugar is added, increase speed to medium-high and beat until smooth and creamy.
* Add flavor and consistency: Add the vanilla extract and 3 tablespoons of milk, beating until the frosting is smooth and creamy. If the frosting is too thick, add the remaining milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency for piping or spreading.
* Add colour: Now for the colour! Add a few drops of blue gel food colouring to the buttercream. Start with a small amount and mix thoroughly. Continue adding drops and mixing until you achieve your desired shade of blue. Gel food colourings are recommended as they provide vibrant colours without thinning the frosting too much.
* Decorate: Once your "2" and "K" cakes are completely cool, you can frost them using an offset spatula for a smooth finish or a piping bag for decorative touches. Decorate with sprinkles, edible glitter, fresh berries, candies, or anything else that brings the celebration to life!
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