Description
Celebrate your Leo in style with this vibrant Leo birthday cake! This fluffy vanilla sponge enveloped in rich chocolate ganache and adorned with golden sprinkles is the perfect centerpiece for any birthday celebration. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, this cake will delight guests of all ages and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- ½ cup cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until creamy.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture, alternating with milk.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder until smooth. Frost cooled cake layers generously and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg