Modern Character Birthday Cake – Black & Teal Frosting Recipe

Ingredients

• • 2 ⅞ cups all-purpose flour
• • 1 ⅞ cups granulated sugar
• • 1 ⅞ teaspoons baking powder
• • ⅞ teaspoon salt
• • ⅞ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• • 2 ⅞ large eggs
• • 1 ⅞ cup whole milk
• • 1 ⅞ tablespoon vanilla extract
• • 1 ⅞ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
• • 4 ⅞ cups powdered sugar
• • 2 ⅞ tablespoons heavy cream
• • 1 ⅞ teaspoon black gel food coloring
• • 1 ⅞ teaspoon teal gel food coloring
• • ⅞ teaspoon salt (for frosting)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a stand mixer, cream softened butter until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

2. 2

   Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture while mixing on low speed. Alternate with milk and vanilla extract, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.

3. 3

   Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely on wire racks.

4. 4

   In a stand mixer, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and salt, then mix in heavy cream. Divide frosting into two bowls: tint one with black gel and the other with teal gel.

5. 5

   Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of black frosting, followed by teal frosting in a marbled pattern. Repeat with remaining layers. Pipe swirls using star tips to create textured character designs.