Cocktail birthday cake –
Are you ready to elevate your cake game? Today, we’re featuring a delightful Cocktails Cake that’s not only visually stunning but also perfect for any celebration. This vibrant dessert combines fun flavors with an inviting look that will impress your guests. Let’s dive right into the details of this fabulous creation!
Cocktails Cake
This Cocktails Cake will surely become a centerpiece at your gatherings. With its colorful layers and playful decoration, it’s a testament to creativity in baking. Imagine the excitement when you present this cake at your next party!
Ingredients
To make this beautiful Cocktails Cake, you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (various colors for layers)
- Your choice of cocktail flavor extracts (like orange, lime, raspberry)
- Buttercream frosting, for decoration
- Candy garnishes, for decoration (optional)
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your own Cocktails Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter into separate bowls, and add different food coloring and cocktail extracts to each. Mix until the colors and flavors are evenly distributed.
- Pour the different colored batters into the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes with buttercream frosting between each layer and cover the entire cake with frosting.
- Decorate your Cocktails Cake with candy garnishes and additional frosting swirls to make it pop!
Now, slice into this colorful masterpiece and watch your friends and family enjoy every bite. This Cocktails Cake not only delivers on taste but also offers a visual feast that everyone will love!