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6 Inch Birthday Cake Recipe With Buttercream Flowers

A delightful 6-inch birthday cake decorated with beautiful buttercream flowers. Perfect for small celebrations.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tablespoon milk
  • as needed food coloring various colors

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 6-inch cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  6. For the buttercream, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then the vanilla and milk. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
  7. Divide the buttercream into separate bowls and tint with food coloring as desired. Use piping bags and tips to create flowers and decorate the cooled cake.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Birthday Cake, Buttercream Flowers
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