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Cute Cake: 7 Simple Ideas For Any Celebration

Cute Cake: 7 Simple Ideas For Any Celebration

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Equipment Method

Equipment

  • Cake Flour (2 ½ cups / 300g)
  • Granulated Sugar (1 ½ cups / 300g)
  • Unsalted Butter (¾ cup / 170g)
  • Egg Whites (4 large)
  • Sour Cream (½ cup / 120g)
  • Whole Milk (1 cup / 240ml)
  • Clear Vanilla Extract (1 tbsp)
  • Rainbow Sprinkles (½ cup)

Method
 

  1. Step 1: The "Sandy" Mix

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 6-inch pans (perfect for the tall, cute aesthetic) and line with parchment. In a stand mixer, combine cake flour, sugar, baking powder (2 ½ tsp), and salt (½ tsp). Add the butter chunks and mix on low until it resembles coarse sand.

  2. Step 2: The Whitening Phase

    In a jug, whisk the egg whites, milk, sour cream, and clear vanilla. Pour half of this liquid into the sandy flour mixture. Beat on medium-high for exactly 2 minutes to build structure.

  3. Step 3: The Confetti Fold

    Lower the speed and add the remaining liquid. Mix just until combined. Remove the bowl from the mixer. Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles by hand using a silicone spatula.

  4. Step 4: The Even Bake

    Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes. The cakes are done when they are pale (not browned) and spring back when touched.

  5. Step 5: The Crumb Coat & Chill

    Cool cakes completely. Stack them with layers of buttercream. Apply a thin "crumb coat" of frosting to trap any loose crumbs. Chill for 20 minutes.