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Spring-Inspired Easter Layer Cake


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  • Author: Merry
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 10-12 servings

Description

This Pastel Celebration Cake is a soft, fluffy, and beautifully layered dessert perfect for Easter, birthdays, or any festive occasion. Made with a tender vanilla cake, tinted in pastel hues, and topped with a creamy buttercream frosting, it’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Decorated with candy eggs or sprinkles, this cake is sure to brighten any celebration!


Ingredients

  • For the Cake Layers:
  • 1 (15.25-ounce) box of white cake mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • Blue, pink, and yellow food coloring
  • For the Buttercream Frosting:
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 5 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 24 teaspoons milk (if needed)
  • For Garnish:
  • Candy eggs

Instructions

  • Preheat & Prepare Pans – Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three round cake pans.
  • Mix the Batter – In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, eggs, egg whites, buttermilk, oil, and sour cream until smooth.
  • Divide & Color – Separate the batter into three bowls. Tint each with blue, pink, or yellow food coloring, stirring until evenly combined.
  • Bake the Cake Layers – Pour each colored batter into a prepared cake pan. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  • Make the Buttercream – Beat the butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. If needed, add milk 1 teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Assemble the Cake – Place one cake layer on a serving plate, frost with a layer of buttercream, and repeat with the remaining layers. Spread frosting over the entire cake.
  • Decorate & Serve – Garnish with candy eggs or sprinkles. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant pastel shades without altering the batter’s consistency.
  • Chill the cake layers before frosting for easier assembly.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Swap candy eggs for fresh berries or edible flowers for an elegant touch.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking