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Three Tiered Butterfly Birthday Cake


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  • Author: comfortfoodlitegmail-com
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A stunning three-tiered ombre cake adorned with butterfly decorations, perfect for any birthday celebration.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boxes of cake mix (vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, or pumpkin spice)
  • Real butter (for buttercream)
  • Gel food colors (various shades)
  • Edible shimmer spray
  • Cornstarch (for fondant butterflies)
  • Piping bags
  • Buttercream frosting

Instructions

  1. Prepare cake batter according to package instructions.
  2. Divide the batter into three bowls and add varying amounts of gel food color to each.
  3. Pour the colored batters into three separate cake pans and bake until a skewer comes out clean.
  4. Cool the cakes completely before stacking.
  5. Frost each tier with a gradient ombre buttercream from lightest to darkest.
  6. Make fondant butterflies or pipe icing butterflies as decorations.
  7. Stack tiers securely with dowels for support and refrigerate before serving.

Notes

Make extra fondant butterflies as they can break easily. Use proper support for stacking to avoid collapses.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg