Best 3 Family Funs Butterfly Cake For Dummies Recipes
Calling all baking enthusiasts and dessert lovers! Embark on a delightful culinary journey with Alice's Recipes, where we present the enchanting Butterfly Cake, a creation that will captivate your taste buds and bring a touch of magic to any occasion. This comprehensive guide unveils not one, but three enticing variations of this whimsical cake, catering to diverse preferences and skill levels.
Unleash your inner baker with the Classic Butterfly Cake recipe, a timeless delight that combines moist sponge cake layers, fluffy buttercream frosting, and vibrant sprinkles. For those seeking a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Butterfly Cake recipe offers a delectable alternative without compromising on taste or texture. And for the ultimate showstopper, indulge in the Majestic Butterfly Cake, a multi-layered masterpiece adorned with intricate piping and delicate fondant decorations.
Each recipe is meticulously detailed with clear instructions, ensuring success for bakers of all experience levels. Discover the secrets of achieving perfectly risen cake layers, the art of creating smooth and creamy frosting, and the techniques for assembling and decorating your butterfly cake with precision. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventure, Alice's Recipes will guide you every step of the way.
Prepare to be amazed as you witness the transformation of simple ingredients into a stunning butterfly cake that will be the centerpiece of your next celebration. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let Alice's Recipes be your trusted companion on this sweet and rewarding journey.
BUTTERFLY CAKE
Make this pretty butterfly cake to celebrate spring, summer, a birthday or any day!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease or spray bottoms and sides of two 8- or 9-inch round pans. Make, bake and cool cake as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch rounds. Wrap and freeze 1 layer for later use. Freeze remaining layer 45 minutes before cutting to reduce crumbs.
- Cut off rounded top of cake to make flat surface; place cake cut side down. Cut cake in half crosswise; cut each half into 1/3 and 2/3 pieces (as shown in diagram). Place cake pieces on platter to form butterfly. Gently separate cake pieces to form wings.
- Reserve 1/2 cup frosting; set aside. Spread top and sides of cake with thin layer of frosting to seal in crumbs. Refrigerate or freeze 30 to 60 minutes to set frosting. Frost cake with remaining frosting. Place candy stick between cake pieces for butterfly body.
- Stir food color into reserved frosting until well blended. Spread over cake in desired pattern on wings. Outline wing patterns with gel. Sprinkle with sugar crystals. Place jelly beans on corners of wings. Decorate butterfly with candy decorations. Store loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (Cake and Frosting Only), Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 43 g, TransFat 3 1/2 g
FAMILY FUN'S BUTTERFLY CAKE (FOR DUMMIES)
I am *not* a cake baking expert. What I wanted: (1) to bake a cake for --Tasty's-- birthday, (2) butterfly shaped and (3) something festive, kid-pleasing and easy. Family Fun website to the rescue! Happy Birthday, --Tasty Dish-- and this marks my 1,000th recipe posted on the site. I predict this recipe will somehow make its way to cakewrecks.com...
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 1 9
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- *Note: I must confess that I cheated and used a box of 'Baker Josef's Golden Yellow Cake Mix' from Trader Joe's. Sincere apologies to my loyal fans who depend on me for made-from-scratch recipes. Also, it's worth mentioning I made two cakes-one using a standard 9" pie pan and the other using a 9" cast iron skillet. The cake baked in the cast iron skillet turned out far better. To remove the cake from the pan *after it has cooled completely*, first take a knife and run along the edge of the pan to loosen. Place a wire cookie rack over the top of the pan, invert carefully and set aside. I used two spatulas and carefully moved the cake from the wire rack to the cake serving plate to frost it. This method worked best for this inexperienced cake baker. Two cakes were made in case of any mistakes. The second cake was cut in half then in half again and made into "baby butterflies".
- Other candy decorating suggestions: M&Ms (regular or mini size), gummy candy, non pareils, sprinkles, etc.
- Once cake has baked and cooled *completely*, cut the cake in half (see photo) and place the two halves close together with the flat/straight cut side facing out and curved sides facing each other (leave about a 3/4" gap between the two halves).
- Frost. For my test cake: The main body/wings and Twinikie were frosted yellow, the inner body pink. I made a pattern out of a piece of paper for the inner wing design. Placed the piece on paper on the cake halves and using a toothpick made small holes around the edge of the pattern as my guide. Then I carefully drew the line with the toothpick. Remove paper and frosted the main section first then the inner wing. (See photo.).
- Frost the Twinkie and place it on top of the two cut cake halves between the wings for the butterfly's body.
- *Decorate the wings with candies and adding licorice antennae to the Twinkie. (I just curled the ends of the licorice and placed the pieces on the plate.).
- *Tip: it's best to decorate the cake right before serving [depending] on the candies you choose. As an example, if you use M&M candies, the dye will run and stain the frosting. Fortunately I was able to frost the cake the day before and due to the type of candies used had no staining problems.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2896.7, Fat 112.5, SaturatedFat 20.6, Sodium 1275.1, Carbohydrate 470.5, Sugar 437.3
BUTTERFLY CAKES
Treat family and friends to pretty butterfly cupcakes. Ours easy buns are topped with a light vanilla buttercream, jam and sprinkles, but you can decorate any way you like
Provided by Liberty Mendez
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat
Time 30m
Yield Makes 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line a cupcake tin with 10 cases. To make the sponge, tip the butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking powder and milk into a large mixing bowl and beat with either a hand whisk or electric mixer until smooth, pale and combined. Divide the batter between the cases and bake for 15 mins until golden brown and a skewer inserted in the middle of a cake comes out clean. Leave on a wire rack to cool.
- While the cakes are cooling, make the buttercream by beating together the icing sugar, butter and vanilla until pale and fluffy. Mix in the extra milk if the icing feels too stiff.
- Once the cakes are cool, use a sharp knife to slice off the tops, then cut the tops in half. Pipe or spread the buttercream on top of the cakes, then gently push two semi-circular halves into the buttercream on each cake, doing this at an angle to look like butterfly wings. You can serve the cupcakes at this stage, or decorate them with a little blob of jam in the centre and a scattering of sprinkles, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 42 grams sugar, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and tools you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
- Follow the Recipe Carefully: This recipe is designed for beginners, so it's important to follow the instructions carefully. Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients unless you know what you're doing.
- Use Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly affect the taste of your cake. Use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible.
- Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make your cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the Cake at the Right Temperature: The oven temperature is critical for baking a successful cake. Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before you start baking.
- Don't Open the Oven Door During Baking: Opening the oven door during baking can cause the cake to fall. Wait until the cake is almost done before you check on it.
- Let the Cake Cool Completely Before Frosting: This will help the frosting to set properly.
- Decorate the Cake to Your Liking: This is the fun part! You can use any type of frosting, sprinkles, or decorations you like.
Conclusion:
This butterfly cake is a fun and easy recipe that is perfect for beginners. With a little care and attention, you can create a beautiful and delicious cake that will impress your family and friends. So grab your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!
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