Description
A collection of cake ideas perfect for April celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (optional)
- Frosting of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Add milk and vanilla, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
- If desired, mix in food coloring.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool before frosting.
Notes
- Use seasonal fruits for decoration.
- Try different flavor extracts for variety.
- Consider a floral theme for spring.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
Keywords: april cake ideas, spring cakes, seasonal desserts