Unicorn cake
Create a magical unicorn cake with this easy step-by-step recipe! Perfect for beginners, this guide will help you make a stunning cake with colorful decorations and a deliciously moist texture. Ideal for birthdays and special celebrations!
Equipment
- 🎂 Cake pan
- 🥄 Mixing bowls
- 🖊 Electric mixer
- Offset spatula
- Piping bags & tips
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups buttercream frosting prepared or store-bought
- food coloring pink, purple, blue
- fondant for unicorn horn, ears, and decorations
- edible glitter optional
- unicorn cake topper optional
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans with butter or non-stick spray.Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.Prepare Wet Ingredients: Beat butter until creamy, then add eggs, vanilla, and milk.Combine and Pour: Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture and pour into prepared pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.Apply Crumb Coat: Apply a thin layer of buttercream to seal crumbs and refrigerate for 30 minutes. For more tips on this technique about layering techniques , check out this helpful guide : Mastering Cake Layering Techniques for step-by-step tips on creating beautifully layered cakes.
