Aquarius Zodiac Sign Galaxy Cake
A whimsical dessert that showcases bold colors and delightful flavors, perfect for celebrating any occasion.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour Sifted for lightness
- 4 teaspoons baking powder For rising
- 1 teaspoon salt Enhances flavors
- 1 cup unsalted butter Softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup buttercream frosting For layering and decorating
- 3 cups edible glitter For decoration
- 1 tablespoon blue food coloring For marbling
- 1 tablespoon purple food coloring For marbling
- 1 tablespoon pink food coloring For marbling
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease your cake pans generously.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth after each addition.
- Slowly pour in the whole milk while mixing gently.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
Baking
- Divide the batter into three bowls equally.
- Add one tablespoon each of blue, purple, and pink food coloring to the respective bowls and swirl lightly.
- Pour the colored batter into the prepared pans, alternating colors.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Assembly
- Once cooled, stack the layers, spreading buttercream frosting between each layer.
- Decorate with a generous layer of frosting and add edible glitter on top.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients. Experiment with different food coloring brands, and consider using natural alternatives for food coloring.