Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting and Decorating
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- Add milk and vanilla extract, and mix until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Divide the frosting into separate bowls and tint with food coloring as desired.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with edible glitter and princess cake toppers as desired.
Nutrition
Notes
This cake can be customized with different colors and decorations to fit any princess theme.