Birthday Explosion Cake

Birthday Explosion Cake

Birthday Explosion Cake

This cake is inspired by The Flour Shop in New York City. The recipe takes a bit of time and effort, but the finished product is truly a showstopper! Celebrate a special occasion with this bright, colorful and delicious cake.

Quick Info

⏱️ 140 min • 🍽️ 1 servings • ⭐ 89%

Tags

[North American] • [Desserts]

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups milk, room temperature
  • Red food coloring
  • Orange food coloring
  • Yellow food coloring
  • Green food coloring
  • Blue food coloring
  • Purple food coloring
  • Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 8-ounce blocks of cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 32 ounces powdered sugar
  • Milk, as needed
  • 2 cups assorted sprinkles
  • 1 cup nonpareil sprinkles
  • 6-inch round cake pans
  • 6-inch cardboard cake round

Instructions Preview

  1. Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (…
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and gran…
  3. Alternate adding the milk and dry ingredie…

…and 12 more steps


Recipe by: Katie Aubin, Kelly Page • From: Tasty

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