Pastel Unicornio Recipe: A Magical Delight
Introduction
Do you love unicorns? Do you love pastries? If you answered yes to both questions, then you're in for a treat! In this recipe, we'll be making a Pastel Unicornio, a colorful and delicious cake that will transport you to a magical world. This cake is perfect for birthdays, parties, or any day that needs a little bit of magic.Ingredients
For the cake:- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups of sugar
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup of whole milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Pink, purple, and blue food coloring
- 1 ½ cups of unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cups of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 3-4 tablespoons of heavy cream
- Pink, purple, and blue food coloring
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 8-inch round cake pans with butter and flour, or use non-stick baking spray.Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.Step 3: Add the wet ingredients
Add the softened butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix the batter until smooth and there are no lumps.Step 4: Color the batter
Divide the batter into three equal parts. Add a few drops of pink food coloring to one part, purple food coloring to another, and blue food coloring to the third. Mix each part until the color is evenly distributed.Step 5: Bake the cake
Pour each colored batter into its own prepared cake pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.Step 6: Make the frosting
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. Add heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.Step 7: Color the frosting
Divide the frosting into three equal parts. Add a few drops of pink food coloring to one part, purple food coloring to another, and blue food coloring to the third. Mix each part until the color is evenly distributed.Step 8: Assemble the cake
Place the pink cake layer on a cake plate or stand. Spread a layer of pink frosting on top. Add the purple cake layer and another layer of purple frosting. Finish with the blue cake layer and a layer of blue frosting. Spread the remaining frosting on the sides and top of the cake.Step 9: Decorate the cake
Use edible glitter, sprinkles, and unicorn decorations to decorate the cake. Be creative and have fun!Nutrition
This recipe yields approximately 16 servings. Each serving contains:- Calories: 670
- Total Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Cholesterol: 153mg
- Sodium: 230mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 86g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 75g
- Protein: 4g