Description
Bright and festive cakes perfect for New Year celebrations. These cakes are moist, flavorful, and decorated with colorful toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Assorted food coloring (red, green, gold, etc.)
- Sprinkles and edible glitter for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla in another bowl until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- Divide batter into portions and tint each with food coloring.
- Layer colored batter in the pan or create swirls for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before decorating with sprinkles and glitter.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Let the cake cool before decorating to prevent melting.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: New Year cake, colorful cake, celebration dessert, festive baking