Chaos Cake Whimsical Colors Fun (Printable Version)

Colorful layers, playful buttercream, and whimsical decorations make this Chaos Cake fun for every celebration.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Cake

01 - 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
02 - 2 ½ tsp baking powder
03 - ½ tsp baking soda
04 - ½ tsp salt
05 - 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
06 - 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
07 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1 tbsp vanilla extract
09 - 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature

→ For the Chaotic Buttercream

10 - 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
11 - 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
12 - ¼ cup (60 ml) whole milk
13 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
14 - Pinch of salt
15 - Food coloring gels (assorted vibrant colors)

→ For Decoration

16 - Assorted sprinkles, candies, and edible glitter
17 - Mini cookies, chocolate chips, or candy pieces
18 - Piping bags and tips for freehand designs

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pans with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - With the mixer on low, alternate adding the flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
06 - Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Beat butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low. Add vanilla, milk, and salt, beating until fluffy.
09 - Divide the buttercream into separate bowls. Tint each with a different food coloring gel, making as many colors as you wish.
10 - Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of any colored buttercream on top. Place the second cake layer on top and cover the cake completely with a thin “crumb coat” layer of buttercream. Chill for 20 minutes.
11 - Using piping bags or spatulas, randomly apply different colored buttercreams over the cake—let the colors overlap, swirl, and blend for a playful, chaotic look.
12 - Decorate with assorted sprinkles, candies, cookies, and edible glitter. Add freehand piped shapes, zigzags, dots, or words for extra whimsy.
13 - Serve and embrace the chaos!

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy way to embrace creativity in the kitchen
  • Delivers stunning visuals and is endlessly customizable
  • Soft buttery crumb with fluffy colorful buttercream
  • Enjoyed by both kids and adults at celebrations
  • Quick enough for spontaneous parties
02 -
  • Vegetarian friendly
  • Great for make ahead and freezing unfrosted cakes
  • Can be adapted for gluten free or nut free diets with ingredient swaps
03 -
  • Bring all your ingredients to room temperature before beginning for optimal mixing
  • Do not overmix once you combine the wet and dry ingredients to keep your cake airy
  • Tint a little extra buttercream so you have plenty of color to play with and fix any decorating mishaps

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