Description
This stunning Violet Cascade Cake features a delicate, soft cake with a rich buttercream frosting. Adorned with edible violet flowers and a touch of edible glitter, it’s perfect for special occasions and elegant celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 5 large egg whites
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Purple food coloring (optional)
For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Purple food coloring (optional)
For Decoration:
- Edible violet flowers
- Edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. If desired, add purple food coloring to achieve the desired shade.
- Bake Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: For the buttercream frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy. If desired, add purple food coloring to achieve the desired shade.
- Frost Cake: Frost the cooled cakes with a thin layer of buttercream frosting (crumb coat) and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Apply Final Frosting: Apply a second layer of buttercream, smoothing it out evenly.
- Decorate: Decorate the cake with edible violet flowers, creating a cascade effect from the top to the side of the cake. Add edible glitter for an extra touch of sparkle if desired.
Notes
The Violet Cascade Cake is a beautiful choice for any celebration, combining a soft cake with rich buttercream and an elegant floral decoration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes