Do you love unicorns? Do you love pastries? If you answered yes to both questions, then you're in for a treat! In this recipe, we'll be making a Pastel Unicornio, a colorful and delicious cake that will transport you to a magical world. This cake is perfect for birthdays, parties, or any day that needs a little bit of magic.
Ingredients
For the cake:
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups of sugar
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
4 large eggs
1 cup of whole milk
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Pink, purple, and blue food coloring
For the frosting:
1 ½ cups of unsalted butter, softened
6 cups of powdered sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
3-4 tablespoons of heavy cream
Pink, purple, and blue food coloring
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 8-inch round cake pans with butter and flour, or use non-stick baking spray.
Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Step 3: Add the wet ingredients
Add the softened butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix the batter until smooth and there are no lumps.
Step 4: Color the batter
Divide the batter into three equal parts. Add a few drops of pink food coloring to one part, purple food coloring to another, and blue food coloring to the third. Mix each part until the color is evenly distributed.
Step 5: Bake the cake
Pour each colored batter into its own prepared cake pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Step 6: Make the frosting
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. Add heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
Step 7: Color the frosting
Divide the frosting into three equal parts. Add a few drops of pink food coloring to one part, purple food coloring to another, and blue food coloring to the third. Mix each part until the color is evenly distributed.
Step 8: Assemble the cake
Place the pink cake layer on a cake plate or stand. Spread a layer of pink frosting on top. Add the purple cake layer and another layer of purple frosting. Finish with the blue cake layer and a layer of blue frosting. Spread the remaining frosting on the sides and top of the cake.
Step 9: Decorate the cake
Use edible glitter, sprinkles, and unicorn decorations to decorate the cake. Be creative and have fun!
Nutrition
This recipe yields approximately 16 servings. Each serving contains:
Calories: 670
Total Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Cholesterol: 153mg
Sodium: 230mg
Total Carbohydrates: 86g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Sugars: 75g
Protein: 4g
Conclusion
Congratulations, you've made a Pastel Unicornio! This cake is sure to impress and delight all who see and taste it. Remember to have fun and be creative with the decoration. Enjoy this magical treat with family and friends, or keep it all to yourself for a little bit of unicorn magic whenever you need it.