Description
These Whimsical Silly Cakes are a delightful way to bring personality and laughter to your next party. With colorful frosting, quirky designs, and flavors that’ll make everyone smile, they’re perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or just a fun baking session.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups (500g) powdered sugar
- Food coloring (gel preferred)
- Decorative candies (e.g., googly eyes, sprinkles, gummy worms)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your muffin tins or cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups (240g) of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- In another bowl, beat 1 cup (230g) of unsalted butter with 1 1/2 cups (300g) of granulated sugar until fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in 3 large eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
- Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet, alternating with 1 cup (240ml) of milk. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes for cupcakes or 30-35 minutes for layered cakes.
- Allow the cakes to cool on a wire rack before decorating.
- Beat 1 cup (230g) of butter with 4 cups (500g) of powdered sugar and a splash of milk until creamy. Add food coloring as desired.
- Decorate the cakes with candy eyes, sprinkles, or create quirky faces with frosting.
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter to ensure a tender crumb. Chill the frosting for 10-15 minutes if it feels too runny. Use complementary colors for a visually stunning effect.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 3
Keywords: whimsical cakes, silly cakes, fun party desserts, colorful cupcakes, creative baking