How do I bake a princess castle birthday cake with edible glitter?

Turn any birthday into a royal affair with our princess castle cake recipe! Edible glitter adds a touch of enchantment to this delectable creation.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I bake a Princess Castle Birthday Cake with Edible Glitter. Items include: Flour Sugar Baking powder Salt Butter Milk Eggs Vanilla extract Cardboard Edible glitter Frosting Additional decorations

Flour 2 ½ cups
Sugar 2 cups
Baking powder 3 tsp
Salt ½ tsp
Butter 1 cup, softened
Milk 1 ½ cups
Eggs 4
Vanilla extract 2 tsp
Cardboard Sturdy, for castle templates
Edible glitter As desired
Frosting Divided into 3 bowls: plain, pink, and purple
Additional decorations As desired

Take note
Handle glitter responsibly and make sure it is safe for consumption. Always supervise children around hot ovens and sharp tools.

1

Prepare the Princess Castle Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add butter, milk, eggs. Mix on low speed for 2 minutes, then increase to medium speed and beat for an additional 2 minutes until well combined and smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pans.

2

Bake the Cake Layers

Place the cake pans in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, remove from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Carefully transfer the cake layers onto a wire rack to cool completely.

3

Prepare the Frosting and Decorations

In a large bowl, beat softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat on low speed until combined. Add vanilla extract and milk, and continue beating until the frosting is light and fluffy. Divide the frosting into three bowls. Leave one bowl plain, dye one bowl pink, and dye the other bowl purple. Set aside. Now, cut out princess castle shapes from sturdy cardboard. These will serve as the templates for your castle towers.

4

Assemble the Cake

Place one cake layer on a serving platter and frost the top with plain frosting. Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake with a thin layer of plain frosting, also known as the crumb coat. This will help the final layers of frosting to adhere better. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Once chilled, frost the entire cake with the prepared pink frosting, creating a smooth finish. Use a spatula to create decorative peaks and swirls. Place the cardboard castle towers on top of the cake, securing them gently into the frosting.

5

Add Edible Glitter and Final Touches

Sprinkle edible glitter onto the frosted cake, adding a touch of magic and sparkle. Be generous but not excessive; we want the glitter to enhance the cake, not take over the whole kingdom! Add any additional decorations, such as edible flowers, pearl candies, or tiny princess figurines, to complete the enchanting scene. Stand back and admire your fabulous masterpiece!