The Leo Birthday Cake That Demands Attention Unveiled!
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A stunning and vibrant cake designed to celebrate Leo birthdays with flair and style.
- Author: Olivia Clara
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup yellow fondant
- Edible gold glitter
- Decorative candles
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost with your favorite frosting and cover with yellow fondant.
- Decorate with edible gold glitter and place decorative candles on top.
Notes
- For a more vibrant color, add food coloring to the batter.
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before applying fondant.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg