Description

Celebrate in style with this vibrant Leo birthday cake! Bursting with fluffy vanilla and citrus flavors, this delightful dessert is sure to impress at any gathering. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s perfect for birthdays or festive occasions. Create sweet memories with each slice!

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 cup milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups buttercream frosting
Zest of 1 lemon or orange

For the vanilla buttercream

1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
2 tbsp whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
Gradually mix dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with buttercream and adding citrus zest on top.
Make the vanilla buttercream: beat the softened butter for 3 to 4 minutes until pale and fluffy. Add the sifted powdered sugar a cup at a time on low speed, then the milk and vanilla. Beat 2 minutes more, until light and spreadable. Frost only once the bake has cooled completely.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 613
Sugar: 64g
Sodium: 183mg
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0.7g
Carbohydrates: 84g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 4.1g
Cholesterol: 101mg

Keywords: To enhance your cake, consider adding lemon zest for an extra zing or colorful sprinkles for decoration. For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.