Starry Night Sky Cake

About this recipe

This enchanting cake mirrors the night sky, featuring a celestial design adorned with shimmering edible stars. Perfect for celebrations, this cake combines elegance and charm, leaving a lasting impression on your guests.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk
• Edible silver star decorations
• Food coloring (blue and black)
• Royal icing (for decorating)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add eggs one at a time, beating well between each. Stir in vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture alternately with milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.

6. 6

   Divide the batter and add blue and black food coloring for a night sky effect. Pour into prepared pans.

7. 7

   Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. 8

   Frost with royal icing and decorate with edible silver star decorations.