Description
A Gender Reveal Cake is the perfect way to surprise your loved ones with the exciting news of your baby’s gender! This cake features a neutral outer design with a colorful surprise inside—either pink or blue. It’s easy to make, and it adds a touch of magic to any gender reveal party. Whether you’re baking it for yourself or a friend, this recipe guarantees smiles and excitement!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- Food coloring (pink and/or blue)
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (500g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Neutral sprinkles or decorations for the exterior
Instructions
- Bake the Cake Layers:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until smooth. Divide the batter evenly and color one half pink and the other blue using food coloring. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely. - Assemble the Cake:
Once cooled, trim the tops of the cakes to create even layers. Optionally, cut out a small circular section in the middle of one layer to hide extra colored candy (e.g., pink or blue sprinkles). Stack the layers with frosting between them, ensuring the surprise center is hidden. - Frost the Cake:
Prepare the frosting by beating the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until you achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency. Frost the outside of the cake with a neutral design and add optional decorations. - Reveal the Surprise:
When it’s time, slice into the cake and reveal the gender with the colored center!
Notes
- To make the surprise center more fun, add colored candy or sprinkles inside.
- Adjust the food coloring to achieve your desired shade of pink or blue.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Gender Reveal Cake, Surprise Cake, Gender Party Recipe, Pink and Blue Cake, Baby Reveal Dessert