How do I make a sparkling starry night birthday cake with edible glitter?

Make a wish upon a cake! Our starry night cake recipe with edible glitter will take your taste buds on a celestial journey under a sky full of deliciousness.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a Sparkling Starry Night Birthday Cake with Edible Glitter. Items include: all-purpose flour granulated sugar unsalted butter milk baking powder vanilla extract salt blue food coloring powdered sugar silver or gold edible glitter

all-purpose flour 2 cups
granulated sugar 1 and 1/2 cups
unsalted butter 1/2 cup (softened)
milk 3/4 cup
baking powder 2 teaspoons
vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
salt pinch
blue food coloring few drops
powdered sugar 4 cups
silver or gold edible glitter optional, to taste

Take note
Please note that edible glitter is for decorative purposes only and should not be ingested in large quantities. Also, be careful when handling hot pans and oven.

1

Prepare the Cake Batter

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 and 1/2 cups of granulated sugar, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (softened), 3/4 cup of milk, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix everything together until well combined and smooth.

2

Add Some Twilight Magic

To give your cake a starry night feel, add a few drops of blue food coloring to the batter. Stir until the color is evenly distributed, creating a beautiful midnight blue hue.

3

Bake the Cake Layers

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans. Pour the batter evenly into the pans and smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely before moving on to the next step.

4

Whip Up Some Stardust Frosting

In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of unsalted butter (softened), 4 cups of powdered sugar, 1/4 cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until fluffy and well combined. Optional: Add a few drops of silver or gold edible glitter for extra sparkle!

5

Assemble the Cake

Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Carefully place the second cake layer on top. Frost the sides and the top of the cake with the remaining frosting, creating a smooth surface.

6

Create a Starry Night

Time to add some edible glitter! Sprinkle a generous amount of edible glitter all over the cake, creating a magical starry night effect. Remember, it's all about that sparkle, so don't hold back!

7

Make It Personal

If you want to personalize the cake, you can pipe a message or add decorative fondant shapes like stars or moons. Let your creativity shine!

8

Get Ready to Celebrate

Place the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the frosting set. When you're ready to serve, bring it out, light those birthday candles, and let the stars align as you make a wish upon your sparkling Starry Night Birthday Cake with Edible Glitter!