Description

This Easy Butterfly Cake is a delightful and whimsical dessert perfect for kids’ birthdays and parties. Made from a basic vanilla or yellow cake mix, this cake is baked in round pans, creatively arranged, and decorated to resemble colorful butterfly wings. With buttercream frosting and a variety of candy decorations, this cake not only tastes delicious but also appeals visually, making it a fun and engaging treat for any celebration.

Ingredients

Scale

Cake

1 box vanilla or yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
Ingredients called for on the cake mix box (typically eggs, oil, water)

Frosting and Decoration

1 cup buttercream or whipped frosting
Food coloring (optional, for frosting patterns)
Assorted candies, sprinkles, or edible decorations for wings
Optional: shredded coconut or powdered sugar for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Batter: Preheat the oven according to the cake mix package instructions. Prepare the cake batter following the package directions completely.
Bake Cakes: Divide the batter evenly between two 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pans. Bake as directed on the package, then let the cakes cool completely in the pans.
Cut Cakes: Once cooled, carefully cut each round cake in half horizontally or vertically to create four halves.
Arrange Butterfly Wings: Place the four cake halves cut-side down on a large tray or board. Arrange them so their rounded sides face outward and touch in the center, forming the butterfly’s wings. Trim the edges slightly if necessary to even out the shape.
Create Butterfly Body: Position a small frosted cupcake, a candy stick, or a row of candies in the center where the cake halves meet to form the butterfly’s body.
Frost and Decorate Wings: Use the buttercream frosting to cover the cake wings. Add food coloring to the frosting if desired, creating vibrant patterns or colorful designs. Decorate with assorted candies, sprinkles, or other edible decorations to mimic butterfly wing patterns.
Chill and Serve: Chill the cake slightly before serving to allow the frosting and decorations to set.

Notes

Great for kids’ birthdays and party celebrations.
Encourage children to help with decorating for a fun activity.
Use any cake flavor such as chocolate or different cake mixes you prefer.
Alternatively, bake one large round cake and slice it horizontally to create layers instead of separate cakes.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 290
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg