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Perfect Spring Flower Garden Cake Recipe Easy Buttercream Blooms Tutorial

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A delightful vanilla sponge cake decorated with delicate buttercream blooms, perfect for spring celebrations and garden parties. This recipe combines simple pantry ingredients with a beautiful floral design that is both a feast for the eyes and the palate.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
  • 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for buttercream)
  • Gel food coloring, assorted pastel shades
  • Optional garnishes: edible pearls or sprinkles, fresh edible flowers (pansies or violets)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly into prepared pans. Tap pans gently to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  9. For buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream, until spreadable consistency is reached. Stir in vanilla extract.
  10. Divide buttercream into bowls and add gel food coloring to achieve pastel shades.
  11. Place one cake layer on serving plate or turntable. Spread a thin layer of buttercream on top. Add second layer and apply a thin crumb coat all over the cake. Chill for 20 minutes.
  12. Fit piping bags with petal, leaf, and round tips. Pipe buttercream blooms holding bag at 45-degree angle, moving in small arcs to create petals and leaves.
  13. Refrigerate decorated cake for 30 minutes to firm buttercream before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Chill piping bag briefly if buttercream is too soft to help petals hold shape. Avoid overmixing batter to keep cake tender. Clean piping tips immediately after use to prevent buildup. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients accordingly but note texture changes.

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