Chaos Cake Whimsical Colors Fun (Printable Page)
# What You Need:
→ For the Cake
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2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
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2 ½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
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2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature
→ For the Chaotic Buttercream
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1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
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4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
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¼ cup (60 ml) whole milk
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Food coloring gels (assorted vibrant colors)
→ For Decoration
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Assorted sprinkles, candies, and edible glitter
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Mini cookies, chocolate chips, or candy pieces
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Piping bags and tips for freehand designs
# How to Make It:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pans with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
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With the mixer on low, alternate adding the flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
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Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Beat butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low. Add vanilla, milk, and salt, beating until fluffy.
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Divide the buttercream into separate bowls. Tint each with a different food coloring gel, making as many colors as you wish.
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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.
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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.
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Decorate with assorted sprinkles, candies, cookies, and edible glitter. Add freehand piped shapes, zigzags, dots, or words for extra whimsy.
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Serve and embrace the chaos!
# Helpful Tips:
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For extra flair, flavor each buttercream color differently, such as with citrus zest, cocoa, or extracts.
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Use leftover candy or cereal as toppings for more texture.