This unicorn cake is a magical creation that’s perfect for anyone who loves unicorns. It’s not only delightful to look at but also delicious to taste. Follow this step-by-step recipe to make your very own unicorn cake!
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the room-temperature butter, shortening, and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. You can use an electric hand mixer, starting on low speed and gradually increasing to medium.
Step 3: Add the Egg Whites
Add the large egg whites one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Don’t forget to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well combined.
Step 4: Add Extracts
Incorporate the vanilla extract and almond extract into the wet mixture. Mix until the extracts are fully blended.
Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Alternate adding the dry mixture and whole milk to the wet mixture. Start and end with the dry mixture, mixing after each addition until the batter is well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 6: Add Rainbow Sprinkles
Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles using a spatula. Be careful not to use an electric mixer, as it could break the sprinkles.
Step 7: Divide and Bake
Divide the cake batter evenly among three greased and parchment-lined 6″ round cake pans. Preheat your oven to 350°F and bake the cakes for approximately 30-35 minutes. Keep an eye on them, and when the tops turn golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean, they’re ready.
Step 8: Cool and Level the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool completely. Level them using a cake leveler or a sharp knife.
Step 9: Assemble the Cake
Place the first layer of cake on a cake plate or stand. Pipe vanilla buttercream frosting around the edge and fill it in. Use an offset spatula to smooth the frosting. Repeat with the other layers.
Step 10: Frost the Entire Cake
Frost the entire cake, starting at the top and working your way around the sides. Smooth the sides using an offset spatula while spinning the cake on a turntable.
Step 11: Decorate with Icing
Use various colored buttercream icings to pipe rosettes, dollops, and kisses all over the top of the cake, cascading down the sides to create a unicorn’s mane.
Step 12: Add the Eyes
Use black icing to pipe simple eyes with arches and lashes onto the cake.
Step 13: Make the Unicorn Horn and Ears
Roll white marshmallow fondant and shape it into ears. Allow them to dry on a rounded surface. Create a unicorn horn by wrapping fondant around a lollipop stick or skewer and let it harden.
Step 14: Paint Gold Accents
Mix gold edible highlighter dust with almond extract and paint the inner ear and the unicorn horn gold.
Step 15: Assemble the Unicorn
Insert the unicorn horn and ears into the cake. Place the cake in the fridge while working on these decorations.
Conclusion: Your magical unicorn cake is now complete and ready to be enjoyed. Share your creations on social media and spread the unicorn magic! Enjoy your baking journey!
