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A multi-layered New Year's Eve cake with white frosting and edible glitter, a slice removed to show the interior.

New Year's Eve Cakes That Wow

Celebrate New Year's Eve with these stunning cakes that are sure to impress.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
For Decoration
  • 1 box edible glitter or sprinkles New Year's themed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pans
  • Oven
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your baking pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pans.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, until smooth and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  10. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost them generously.
  11. Decorate with edible glitter or sprinkles for a festive New Year's Eve look.
  12. Chill the cakes for at least 60 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set.

Notes

You can add food coloring to the frosting for a more vibrant look. Consider adding different flavors like chocolate or lemon to the cake batter for variety.

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