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Chaos Cake With Silly Decorations

A whimsical and vibrant cake that's perfect for all ages, filled with colorful frosting and fun toppings, creating a delightful baking experience.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Bakery, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 2 ½ cups 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour A versatile choice for a fluffy texture.
  • 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons baking powder Helps the cake rise beautifully.
  • ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon baking soda Adds fluff and lifts the cake.
  • ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon salt Balances out the sweetness.
  • 1 cup 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened Key for creaming with sugar.
  • 1 ¾ cups 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar Essential for sweetness and golden crust.
  • 4 large 4 large eggs Binding and adding rich flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Pure vanilla for the best flavor.
  • 1 cup 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk Helps keep the cake rich and moist.
  • Zest of 1 lemon Zest of 1 lemon (optional) Adds a hint of zing to the cake.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened Base for a creamy frosting.
  • 4 cups 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted To sweeten and create perfect texture.
  • 2–3 tablespoons 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) milk Adjust for desired frosting consistency.
  • 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Adds more flavorful magic.
  • various Food coloring gels (various colors) To make frosting vibrant.
For Decorating
  • assorted Assorted sprinkles, mini marshmallows, candy eyes, gummy candies, chocolate chips, wafer sticks, cotton candy Fun toppings for ultimate silliness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract and lemon zest if using.
  3. Alternately incorporate the flour mixture and milk into the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Cool the cakes in their pans for 10 minutes, then invert them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, then milk and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
  2. Divide the frosting into bowls and tint each with food coloring.
Assembly
  1. Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of colored frosting on top.
  2. Top with the second cake layer, then frost the entire cake with a base color.
  3. Use the remaining colored frosting to pipe playful designs and adorn with sprinkles, candy eyes, marshmallows, and other toppings.

Notes

Ensure room temperature ingredients for fluffiness. Don’t overmix; gentle is key. Cool cakes completely before frosting. Get creative with decorations!