BUTTERFLY CAKE
Emerging from a 13- x 9-inch pan, this bright idea comes from Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. "I pipe on some frosting, but you can simply decorate with purchased candies and cake trims if you prefer," she notes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 16-20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside., In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat in vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., For frosting, beat shortening and butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in 2 cups confectioners' sugar, then the salt, extracts and 3 tablespoons milk. Beat in remaining confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve a spreading consistency. Tint frosting with food coloring, setting aside a small amount of pale purple frosting for the face. Tint remaining frosting a darker purple as desired., Remove cake from pan and discard waxed paper. For butterfly body, cut a 9x1-in. strip from the cake's short side. Round the edges if desired. For wings, cut remaining cake into four triangles. Frost top and sides of each piece. Decorate sides of body with purple jimmies; decorate wing pieces with pink jimmies and purple sugar., Place butterfly body on a serving platter. Pipe reserved frosting onto head; form a smile and antennae with shoestring licorice. Add Skittle eyes. Cut licorice twists into short lengths; arrange in stripes over butterfly's body. Arrange wing pieces on platter, forming a butterfly.
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fatimahesham mazroaa
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.
Teja Raju
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cake, but this one was really good. The cake was moist and the frosting was light and fluffy.
Jonnes Mureithi
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Jasiya Islam
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was amazing. I would definitely make it again, but I would add some extra moisture to the cake batter.
promise obinna
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and impressive-looking.
SUNDAY IMO
[email protected]This cake was a disaster. It didn't rise properly and the frosting was too runny.
Shoaib Khan Niazi
[email protected]I'm not a fan of chocolate cake, but this one was surprisingly good. The frosting was especially delicious.
Full chotiya Chariyaa
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can always count on it.
Kathy Bassette
[email protected]The frosting was a little too runny for my taste, but I was able to fix it by adding more powdered sugar.
Lina Fengler
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just because.
Primrose Angel
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected.
John Junior
[email protected]This cake was a showstopper! I got so many compliments on it.
Silent Saibot
[email protected]The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Randy Cahoose
[email protected]This cake is beautiful and delicious! I'll definitely be making it again for special occasions.
Brittany Munzlinger
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this cake was so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make it again.
MD. Musfiq
[email protected]The cake was a little dry for my taste, but the frosting was amazing.
Rai Hasnain
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes.
Zakhele Mhlanga
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy.
Lala LJ6
[email protected]This butterfly cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party! It was so easy to make and turned out so beautiful.