How do I make spring butterfly cakes?

Flutter into the kitchen and create beautiful Spring Butterfly Cakes. A delightful treat that will have you spreading your wings!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make Spring Butterfly Cakes. Items include: All-Purpose Flour Baking Powder Salt Butter Granulated Sugar Eggs Vanilla Extract Milk Powdered Sugar

All-Purpose Flour 1 cup
Baking Powder 1 teaspoon
Salt Pinch
Butter 1/2 cup (softened)
Granulated Sugar 1 cup
Eggs 2 (large)
Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon
Milk 1/2 cup
Powdered Sugar 2 cups

Take note
Be cautious while handling hot ingredients and sharp utensils. Also, try not to eat all the icing before it makes it onto the cakes - we know it's tempting!

1

Prepare the Cake Batter

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, followed by 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1/2 cup of milk. Mix until just combined.

2

Bake the Cakes

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spoon the cake batter into a butterfly-shaped silicone mold, filling each cavity about three-quarters full. Smooth out the batter with a spatula. Place the mold onto a baking sheet and bake for approximately 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool completely.

3

Prepare the Buttercream Icing

In a mixing bowl, beat 1/2 cup of softened butter until creamy. Gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar, beating well after each addition. Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a few drops of food coloring if desired. If the icing is too thick, add a little milk. If it's too thin, add more powdered sugar. Continue beating until light and fluffy.

4

Decorate the Cakes

Once the cakes have cooled, carefully remove them from the silicone mold. Using a sharp knife, slice each cake in half horizontally. Spread a generous amount of buttercream icing onto the bottom half of each cake. Place the top halves back on the cakes at an angle to create butterfly wings. Decorate the wings with colored sprinkles or candies to give your butterflies a festive touch.