Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
Make the Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well. Add the milk and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Divide the frosting into separate bowls and add food coloring to each for decoration.
Assemble the Cake
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate the cake with candy eggs and edible flowers as desired.
Nutrition
Notes
This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container. The frosting can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
