Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Blue and green food coloring
- 4 cups buttercream frosting
- Edible glitter and seashell decorations
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering all items needed for the mermaid birthday cake.
- Make the batter by creaming softened butter and sugar, then add eggs and buttermilk, and divide into two bowls with blue and green food coloring.
- Layer your cake by preheating the oven, greasing pans, and pouring in the blue and green batters. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Frost and decorate the cake with a crumb coat, colorful buttercream, edible glitter, and seashells.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze cake layers wrapped in plastic for up to 3 months for later enjoyment.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg