Unicorn Cake
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Unicorn Cake
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With 6 layers of vanilla cake and a mane of buttercream frosting, this Unicorn Cake is perfect for birthday parties, baby showers, and any other unicorn-themed event. It's a beautiful and fun cake that's easier to make than you may expect!
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Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 1/2 cups unsalted butter softened
- 4 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 9 large eggs
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Buttercream Frosting for Icing the Cake
- 6 cups unsalted butter room temperature
- 12 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 6 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons whole milk
Buttercream Frosting for Decorating the Cake
- 3 cups unsalted butter room temperature
- 6 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup whole milk
- 3 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- food coloring - purple, pink, dark purple, blue, and black
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Instructions
Make the Cake Layers
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease sides of 8 inch round cake pans with butter and then line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until creamy for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Add flour and egg mixture alternately to butter mixture. Mix on low speed and scrape sides of the bowl as needed until thoroughly combined.
- Pour 1/6 of the batter into each cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes. Wrap each layer in plastic wrap and freeze.
Make the Buttercream for the Cake Layers
- In a stand mixer, add the butter and beat for 5 minutes.
- Gradually add the sugar 1/2 cup in batches beating between each addition.
- Slowly add vanilla extract and milk. Beat on high for 3 minutes, until fully combined.
Make the Buttercream for Decorating the Cake
- Mix frosting ingredients as listed above.
- Divide buttercream evenly into 5 bowls and another small bowl with 3 tablespoons. Add different colors to each mixing bowl. Add black food coloring into a small bowl.
- With a large spoon, add buttercream into a large piping bags.
Decorate the Cake
- Using a revolving cake stand, put a dollop of buttercream on the bottom (this will prevent the cake from sliding).
- Place 1 frozen cake layer in the center. Spoon 1 cup of buttercream frosting on top and spread evenly with a cake spatula.
- Place the second frozen cake layer upside down on top of the first layer. Repeat the process till all layers are stacked.
- Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Crumb coat the outside of the cake with a thin layer of buttercream frosting and spread evenly. Place the cake back into the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Take out of the fridge and frost with a thicker layer of buttercream icing.
- Pipe different color rosettes to create a mane. Pipe on the eyes with black icing.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
2842kcal
(142%)
Carbohydrates
304g
(101%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
180g
(277%)
Saturated Fat
113g
(565%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
46g
Trans Fat
7g
Cholesterol
476mg
(159%)
Sodium
289mg
(12%)
Potassium
338mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
255g
(510%)
Vitamin A
5555IU
(111%)
Calcium
184mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2842 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2842kcal | 142% |
| Carbohydrates | 304g | 101% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 180g | 277% |
| Saturated Fat | 113g | 565% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 46g | 230% |
| Trans Fat | 7g | 350% |
| Cholesterol | 476mg | 159% |
| Sodium | 289mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 338mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 255g | 510% |
| Vitamin A | 5555IU | 111% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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