03/04/2026
Spring Blossom Easter Cake Recipe
*Ingredients*
*For the Cake:*
- 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: a few drops of pink, yellow, or green food coloring for pastel layers
*For the Buttercream Frosting:*
- 2 cups (452g) unsalted butter, softened
- 6-8 cups (720-960g) powdered sugar, sifted
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream or milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Pastel food colorings (pink, yellow, green, blue)
*For Decoration (Optional):*
- Edible flowers (pansies, violets)
- Mini chocolate eggs or candy eggs
- Shredded coconut (dyed green for "grass")
*Instructions*
1. **Prep:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
2. **Dry Ingredients:** In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. **Wet Ingredients:** In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. **Combine:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. If making pastel layers, divide the batter into 2-3 bowls and gently stir in a few drops of food coloring into each.
5. **Bake:** Divide batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
6. **Make Buttercream:** In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream/milk, beating until smooth and fluffy. Stir in vanilla and salt. If desired, divide frosting into separate bowls and tint with pastel food colorings.
7. **Assemble & Decorate:** Once cakes are completely cool, level them if necessary. Place one cake layer on your serving plate or stand. Spread a generous layer of buttercream over the top. Repeat with the remaining layers. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake. Decorate with edible flowers, mini chocolate eggs, or green coconut "grass."
**Happy Easter baking!**
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