Klee, the tiny, bomb-loving adventurer, is always happy to share her birthday with her friends. To make her day even more special, you can bake her a delicious cake that’s just as explosive as her personality! Here’s a recipe for a "Sparkling Sparkler Cake" that’s sure to make Klee’s eyes light up:
Ingredients:
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Yellow food coloring (optional)
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For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Yellow food coloring (optional)
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For the Decoration:
- Sprinkles (in various colors and shapes)
- Candy melts (in yellow, orange, and red)
- Small edible glitter (optional)
- Edible sugar flowers (optional)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Add Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the milk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Add Color (Optional): If you want to give the cake a bright yellow color like Klee’s hair, add a few drops of yellow food coloring.
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Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto wire racks to cool completely.
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Make the Buttercream Frosting: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
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Add Color (Optional): If desired, add a few drops of yellow food coloring to the frosting to match the cake.
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Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost the bottom layer with a thin layer of buttercream. Top with the second cake layer.
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Frost the Cake: Frost the entire cake with the remaining buttercream, smoothing it out as desired.
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Decorate: Get creative with your decorations! You can use sprinkles, candy melts, edible glitter, and sugar flowers to create a fun and festive design that Klee would love. Use the yellow, orange, and red candy melts to make little "sparklers" resembling Klee’s bombs.
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Serve: Slice the cake and enjoy!
Bonus Tips:
- You can also make this cake in a square pan instead of round pans.
- If you don’t have edible glitter, you can use regular glitter and sprinkle it on the frosting before it dries.
- To make the cake even more special, you can write "Happy Birthday Klee!" on the frosting using a piping bag.
This cake is sure to be a hit with Klee and everyone who tries it. It’s a delicious way to show your love and appreciation for this bubbly, explosive adventurer!
