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unicorn cake

How to Make a Magical Unicorn Cake at Home

Create a show-stopping Unicorn Cake with fluffy, colorful layers, creamy buttercream, and magical decorations! Perfect for birthdays and celebrations, this whimsical dessert is as fun to make as it is to eat. 🦄🌈🎂
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
1 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Cake flavors
Servings 12 people
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake Layers:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Gel food coloring pink, blue, purple, yellow

Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • Gel food coloring for rainbow swirls

Decorations:

  • Edible gold dust or sprinkles
  • Unicorn horn and ear cake toppers
  • Piping bags with star tips

Instructions
 

Prepare Cake Layers:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  • Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with the dry. Mix until smooth.
  • Divide batter evenly into 4 bowls. Tint each portion with gel food coloring. Pour into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.

Make the Frosting:

  • Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy.
  • Divide frosting into separate bowls and tint with desired colors for decorating.

Assemble the Cake:

  • Stack the cooled layers with frosting between each. Smooth a crumb coat over the entire cake and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Add a smooth layer of frosting and use piping bags to create colorful swirls and designs.

Decorate:

  • Place the unicorn horn and ear toppers. Add sprinkles, edible glitter, and any additional designs to bring your unicorn to life.

Notes

  • Customization: Use any flavor for the cake layers, such as chocolate or funfetti.
  • Make Ahead: Bake cake layers 1 day ahead and refrigerate tightly wrapped.
  • Tips for Success: Chill the frosting for 10 minutes if it gets too soft while decorating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSugar: 44g
Keyword Birthday Cake, Layer Cake, Party Cakes, Rainbow Cake, Unicorn Cake, Whimsical Desserts
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