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Vanilla Bean Butterfly Garden Cake

Vanilla Bean Butterfly Garden Cake for Whimsical Celebrations

A delightful Vanilla Bean Butterfly Garden Cake that is both visually enchanting and delicious, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 each Vanilla Bean Add aromatic flavor; can substitute with pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Butter Provides rich flavor and moisture
  • 2 cups Sugar Sweetens the cake
  • 3 cups Cake Flour Ensures a tender crumb
  • 5 each Eggs Use room temperature for better aeration
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Increases moisture and richness
For the Lemon Silk Custard
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice Fresh lemons are best for maximum flavor
  • 4 each Egg Yolks Ensure they are fresh
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Sweetens the custard
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Use unsalted for better control of sweetness
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup Butter Softened unsalted butter for best consistency
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sifting helps create a smooth texture
  • 1 each Vanilla Bean Seeds Scraped from the pod
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Can be substituted with milk if needed
For Decoration
  • 1 each Food Coloring Gel colors work better for deeper hues
  • 1 each Edible Glitter Sprinkle lightly for a whimsical look

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Cake pans
  • piping bag
  • serrated knife

Method
 

Prepare the Cake Layers
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla seeds, alternating with cake flour and sour cream. Pour into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  2. Let the layers cool completely before removing from the pans.
Make Lemon Silk Custard
  1. Whisk lemon juice, egg yolks, and sugar over medium heat until thickened, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in butter until smooth, cover and chill until set.
Prepare Buttercream Frosting
  1. Beat softened butter until creamy, add powdered sugar gradually, then heavy cream and vanilla seeds until fluffy.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Level the tops of the cake layers. Spread custard and buttercream between layers, then apply a crumb coat and chill for 30 minutes.
Decorate the Cake
  1. Apply a final layer of buttercream and pipe floral designs. Add edible butterflies before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing, and use cake flour for a tender crumb.

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