Ribbon Cake 🍰

Sure! Here's a simple and straightforward recipe for a ribbon cake. It's a beautiful and delicious cake that's perfect for any occasion.

Simple Ribbon Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

- 4 large eggs

- 1 cup milk

- 2 tsp baking powder

- 1 tsp vanilla extract

- Food coloring (choose your favorite colors)

For the Frosting:

- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

- 4 cups powdered sugar

- 2 tsp vanilla extract

- 2-4 tbsp milk

- Food coloring (optional, for decoration)

Instructions:

For the Cake:

1. Preheat the Oven:

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the Batter:

   - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.

   - In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

   - Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

   - Mix in the vanilla extract.

   - Add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined.

3. Color the Batter:

   - Divide the batter evenly into three bowls.

   - Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl to create different colored batters. Mix well to ensure the color is evenly distributed.

4. Bake the Cakes:

   - Pour each colored batter into its own prepared cake pan.

   - Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

   - Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.

For the Frosting:

1. Make the Frosting:

   - In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy.

   - Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.

   - Add the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk. Beat until smooth. If the frosting is too thick, add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.

2. Color the Frosting (Optional):

   - If you want to decorate with different colors, divide the frosting into separate bowls and add food coloring as desired.

Assemble the Cake:

1. Layer the Cake:

   - Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top.

   - Place the second cake layer on top of the frosted first layer and spread another layer of frosting.

   - Place the third cake layer on top.

2. Frost the Cake:

   - Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting. Smooth it out with a spatula.

   - Decorate as desired. You can pipe additional frosting on top, add sprinkles, or keep it simple with a smooth finish.

3. Serve and Enjoy:

   - Slice the cake and enjoy the colorful layers!

This ribbon cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any time you want a fun and festive dessert. Enjoy!