Description
Celebrate Easter with these delightful, colorful desserts that embody the essence of spring with their vibrant flavors and appealing presentation.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) while you prepare your batter.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: Combine softened butter and sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract.
- Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with liquid ingredients like milk, mixing until just combined.
- Bake the batter in prepared pans for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the baked goods before frosting or decorating as desired.
Notes
You can prepare your frosting a day in advance and store in an airtight container. Consider adding fresh fruits or chocolate chips into the batter for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg