Colorful Splatter Cake

Hello, September! My birthday is coming up on Thursday and I couldn’t help but start the celebration with a cake I’ve been wanting to try! I made a colorful splatter cake with diluted food coloring and a classic vanilla cake recipe! Paint splatter is a fun reminder of the 80s/90s and, honestly, it’s sooo therapeutic. Making mess is just the best. So cover up your kitchen and get ready to get messy with a splatter paint cake that will be perfect for every occasion you’ll celebrate this year!

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Oh, and if you’re a fan of cake (who isn’t?!) be sure to check out my other cake decorating ideas!

How to Make a Splatter Cake

OK, now the reason you’re really here! I’ve seen a few versions of a paint splatter cake, but I wanted to make my own that not only has colorful cake layers but has a specific splattered paint look. Here’s how to achieve this look:

1. Cover your work area with plastic or newspaper to protect from the splatter
2. Place the frosting cake on a cake stand or some kind of raised pedestal
3. For best results, frosting should not be hard from refrigeration
4. Add a small amount of food coloring to small bowls
5. Dilute the food coloring with 2-3 drops of water so it is splatterable and lighter in color
6. Use a food-only paint brush to splatter the food coloring all over the cake until well-covered

PS, be sure to follow along with the party on Instagram!

Classic Vanilla Cake

2019-09-03 12:04:50

This moist, fluffy vanilla cake is a classic favorite that pairs perfectly with vanilla buttercream

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For the Vanilla Cake

1. 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2. 3/4 cup granulated sugar
3. 1/2 tsp baking soda
4. 1 tsp baking powder
5. 1/4 tsp salt
6. 1/2 cup vegetable oil
7. 1/2 cup buttermilk
8. 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
9. 1 egg
10. 1/2 cup hot water

For the Vanilla Buttercream

1. 2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
2. 2-3 cups powdered sugar
3. 1 tsp vanilla extract
4. 1 tbsp heavy cream or milk

For the Vanilla Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray 2 (or 3) 6-inch cake pans with cooking spray
2. In the bowl of your mixer, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt
3. With a whisk attachment, mix in vegetable oil and buttermilk, followed by the egg and vanilla
4. Add the hot water and mix until batter is smooth, scraping the bowl as needed
5. Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out batter-free
6. Let cool before removing from the cake pans
7. Level the cakes into even layers

For the Vanilla Buttercream

1. Beat the butter with a paddle attachment until smooth, creamy and fluffy, about 2 minutes
2. Add the powdered sugar in batches until desired sweetness is reached
3. Mix in the vanilla and cream and beat until smooth

To Assemble the Cake

1. Assembled the cake layers with buttercream in between
2. Frost the entire cake with a crumb coat and chill 30 minutes
3. Add more frosting and smooth the cake
4. When ready to splatter, add a small amount of food coloring to small bowls and dilute with several drops of water
5. Cover your working area with plastic or newspaper
6. Use a food-only paint brush to flick the diluted food coloring at the frosted cake with a variety of colors until well-covered
7. Refrigerate until ready to serve

Notes

1. The food coloring will smear easily and stain your hands, so avoid touching the splatter cake
2. Three pans will yield a three layer cake; two pans cut into layers yield a four layer cake

By Holly Wade

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