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Perfect Gender Reveal Cake Recipe with Hidden Pink Blue Candy Center Easy Step by Step

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A simple and playful gender reveal cake with a hidden pink or blue candy center that creates a sweet surprise. Perfect for celebrations, this moist vanilla cake is easy to make and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened (European-style recommended)
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk (can substitute almond milk for dairy-free)
  • About 1 cup (150g) pink or blue candy-coated chocolates (M&Ms or similar)
  • Optional: food coloring in pink or blue
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. With mixer on low, add dry ingredients in three additions alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  6. Pour about one-third of the batter evenly into each cake pan, reserving some for the middle layer.
  7. Sprinkle about ½ cup of candy-coated chocolates evenly over the batter in each pan. Cover with remaining batter and smooth the top gently.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out clean.
  9. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  10. For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar alternating with milk, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy and spreadable.
  11. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread a thin layer of frosting on top, then place second layer.
  12. Cover entire cake with frosting, smoothing with an offset spatula.
  13. Chill cake for 20 minutes to set frosting before serving.

Notes

Use firm candy-coated chocolates like M&Ms to prevent melting and color bleeding. Butter and eggs should be at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing batter to keep cake tender. Chill cake briefly between crumb coats for neat frosting edges. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator up to 3 days; freeze unfrosted layers up to 2 months.

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