Glitter Cake
A glamorous glitter cake with edible sparkle, perfect for birthdays, milestones, and viral-worthy celebrations.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter (frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- edible glitter
- crown topper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare two 8-inch pans.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Alternate adding flour mix and milk until smooth.
- Divide into pans, bake 30–35 minutes.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Make buttercream by whipping butter, sugar, cream, and vanilla.
- Frost cake, smooth sides, and top.
- Decorate with edible glitter, pearls, and optional crown topper.
Notes
Always use FDA-approved edible glitter. For a more glamorous look, mix glitter with vodka and paint it on.