Description
Learn how to make a delightful Easy Butterfly Cake that will be the highlight of any celebration. This fun and creative cake is perfect for birthdays or spring-themed parties, and it’s easy enough for kids to help decorate!
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box vanilla or yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
Frosting and Decoration:
- 1 tub (16 oz) vanilla or buttercream frosting
- Food coloring (optional, for colored frosting)
- Sprinkles, candies, or colored sugar for decoration
- Paper or candy eyes (optional)
- 1 small tube black decorating gel or icing (optional for detailing)
- Cupcake liners or licorice for antennae (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Bake the cake mix according to the package directions, then cool and cut into half-circles.
- Assemble the Butterfly: Arrange the cake halves on a platter to form butterfly wings.
- Decorate: Frost the cake, add decorations, and create antennae with cupcake liners or licorice.
- Optional Detailing: Use black decorating gel to outline the wings or create patterns.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the cake until ready to serve.
Notes
- Customize with different candies or fruits for a unique design.
- Chocolate cake and frosting can be used for a rich variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
