Why make this recipe
Making the Dreamscape Cake is a wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion, like a birthday. This cake is not only beautiful but also delicious. It combines layers of soft cake with rich buttercream frosting, making it a favorite for both kids and adults. Plus, the celestial theme adds a fun twist to the typical birthday cake, making it a delightful centerpiece for any celebration.
How to make Dreamscape Cake
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- Food coloring (blue, purple, and white for the celestial effect)
- Buttercream frosting (your favorite recipe or store-bought)
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until smooth.
Divide the batter into three bowls. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl—blue, purple, and leave one bowl white. Mix until you get the desired colors.
Pour the colored batter into the prepared cake pans. Use a skewer or knife to swirl the colors together for a dreamy effect.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Once cooled, frost the layers with buttercream frosting and decorate as desired with celestial patterns.
How to serve Dreamscape Cake
Serve the Dreamscape Cake at room temperature. It looks lovely when sliced, revealing the beautiful swirls of color inside. You can add some fun decorations on top, like star-shaped sprinkles or edible glitter, to enhance the celestial theme.
How to store Dreamscape Cake
To store your Dreamscape Cake, keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. If you want to keep it longer, you can freeze the cake layers before frosting for up to three months. Just make sure to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap.
Tips to make Dreamscape Cake
- Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
- If you want an extra moist cake, you can add a bit of sour cream or yogurt to the batter.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
Variation
You can easily modify this recipe by using different flavors, like chocolate or lemon, instead of vanilla. You can also experiment with different color combinations for the batter to match your party theme!
FAQs
1. Can I use a different type of frosting?
Yes, you can use cream cheese frosting or whipped cream for a lighter option.
2. How can I make this cake gluten-free?
You can substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend that is designed for baking.
3. Can I make this cake ahead of time?
Absolutely! You can bake the cake layers a day or two before the event and frost it on the day you plan to serve it.
Dreamscape Cake
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cups milk
- 3.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- Food coloring (blue, purple, and white for the celestial effect)
Frosting
- Buttercream frosting (your favorite recipe or store-bought)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter into three bowls. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl—blue, purple, and leave one bowl white. Mix until you get the desired colors.
- Pour the colored batter into the prepared cake pans. Use a skewer or knife to swirl the colors together for a dreamy effect.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting and Serving
- Once cooled, frost the layers with buttercream frosting and decorate as desired with celestial patterns.