Easter Lamb Cake
Easter Lamb Cake is a whimsical and delicious centerpiece for your holiday table. This charming cake, shaped like a lamb, combines light and fluffy vanilla cake with rich buttercream frosting, making it a delightful treat for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Additional coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a lamb-shaped baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together cake flour and baking powder. Gradually add to wet ingredients, alternating with milk until smooth.
- Fill the prepared pan with the batter just below the rim.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, whip together powdered sugar and milk until fluffy; frost the cooled cake and decorate with coconut flakes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, substitute vanilla extract with almond or lemon zest. Decorate with fresh berries or edible glitter for an extra festive touch.