Description
A cheerful and delightful treat that brings sunshine to any gathering with its vibrant sunflower decoration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Yellow food coloring
- Chocolate ganache
- Buttercream frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Add in the butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract; stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Add yellow food coloring to the batter until you reach your desired shade.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Once baked, let the cake cool completely.
- Cover the cooled cake with chocolate ganache for a rich flavor.
- Pipe buttercream frosting into the shape of sunflower petals and rosettes on top of the cake.
Notes
Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or in the refrigerator for about a week. Let it come to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cake, sunflower, dessert, buttercream, chocolate ganache