Description

This Mother’s Day Layer Cake features a delightful combination of colors and flavors, making it an irresistible centerpiece for any celebration. With layers of moist cake and creamy frosting, it’s an easy homemade dessert that will impress your guests.

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

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
Spray four 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs and 1 ½ tbsp vanilla extract, then beat the mixture again until combined.
Incorporate the flour, baking powder, and salt, then mix well.
Gradually pour in the milk while continuously mixing until the batter is smooth.
Divide the batter evenly into 4 bowls.
Add a different color of food coloring gel to each bowl and mix until desired vibrancy is achieved.
Transfer each colored batter into the prepared cake pans.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool for 15 minutes before flipping them out onto parchment paper, then cool completely.
For the frosting, beat softened butter and confectioner's sugar together until crumbly.
Add 1 tsp vanilla and 2 tablespoons of milk, then mix until desired consistency is achieved. Add more milk if needed.
Assemble the cake by layering the colored cake layers with frosting in between each layer.
Top the cake with frosting and sprinkles.

Notes

For best results, ensure your ingredients are at room temperature before beginning.
Feel free to use any food coloring to match your occasion or theme.
This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 438
Sugar: 42g
Sodium: 181mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 61g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 116mg