Baby Shower Cake
Create the perfect baby shower cake with our easy, delicious recipe. Learn tips, tricks, and decorating ideas to make it unforgettable!
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- For the Frosting:
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 –4 tbsp heavy cream
- Food coloring optional
- For Decoration:
- Baby-themed toppers e.g., fondant rattles, baby shoes, or edible blocks
- Sprinkles or edible glitter
- Piping bags with assorted nozzles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing gently.
- Bake the cake: Divide batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Frost and decorate: Frost with buttercream and decorate with baby-themed toppers, sprinkles, and edible glitter.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 32g
- Protein: 3g