Description
This Easy Butterfly Cake is a delightful and whimsical dessert perfect for any occasion. Made with a simple yellow cake base and topped with fluffy whipped cream frosting, this cake features charming butterfly wings crafted from cookies and decorated with colorful sprinkles and fresh fruit for a fun, festive touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box of yellow cake mix (or homemade yellow cake recipe)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter (softened, optional for extra richness)
Decoration
- 2-3 large cookies (e.g., sugar cookies or graham crackers)
- Assorted colorful sprinkles or edible glitter
- Fresh fruit (like berries or sliced kiwi) for additional decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan (or two pans if making layers) to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture for 2-3 minutes, ensuring everything is well blended.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean. After baking, let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Make the Frosting: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla extract and softened butter if desired, and continue whipping until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Cake: Once cooled, spread an even layer of the whipped cream frosting on the top of the cake using a spatula.
- Create Butterfly Wings: Break the cookies into halves to form the wings. Place them on the frosted cake with the curved edges outward to mimic butterfly wings.
- Decorate: Sprinkle colorful sprinkles or edible glitter over the wings for a festive look. Optionally, add fresh fruit like berries or sliced kiwi to the center or edges for extra color and flavor.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice the cake and enjoy this charming and delicious butterfly-themed treat!
Notes
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent the whipped cream from melting.
- For a richer frosting, include the softened butter as indicated.
- Use your favorite cookies for the wings; sugar cookies or graham crackers work best due to their shape and texture.
- Fresh fruit adds a nice contrast and freshness but is optional based on preference.
- The whipped cream frosting is best served fresh or refrigerated to maintain its texture.
