Fashionista Cake (Vanilla Layer Cake with Pink Buttercream & Glam Toppings)

Fashionista Cake (Vanilla Layer Cake with Pink Buttercream & Glam Toppings)

 

Ingredients:

 

For the Vanilla Cake:

 

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

 

2 ½ tsp baking powder

 

½ tsp salt

 

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

 

1 ¾ cups granulated sugar

 

4 eggs

 

1 tbsp vanilla extract

 

1 cup whole milk

 

For the Pink Buttercream Frosting:

 

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

 

4 cups powdered sugar

 

2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream

 

1 tsp vanilla extract

 

Pink food coloring (gel preferred)

 

Optional Glam Toppings:

 

Gold leaf or edible glitter

 

Pink or white macarons

 

Chocolate drip (white or dark)

 

Sugar pearls or sprinkles

 

Fresh roses (organic & food-safe)

 

Mini fashion items (heels, bags made of fondant)

 

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Instructions:

 

1. Make the Cake:

 

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 6-inch or two 8-inch cake pans.

 

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.

 

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

 

Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Add vanilla.

 

Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing just until combined.

 

Divide into pans and bake for 25–30 mins or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.

 

2. Make the Pink Buttercream:

 

Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar.

 

Add milk, vanilla, and a tiny amount of pink coloring. Beat until smooth and fluffy.

 

3. Assemble and Decorate:

 

Level cake layers. Stack with buttercream in between.

 

Frost the outside and smooth with a spatula.