Cherry Blossom Cake Recipe

This Cherry Blossom Cake recipe features a light and fluffy cake infused with the delicate flavor of cherry blossoms. Perfect for spring celebrations or special occasions, this cake is both beautiful and delicious.

The recipe is straightforward and utilizes basic baking techniques, making it accessible for bakers of all levels. You can enhance the flavor with cherry blossom syrup or extract to achieve the perfect floral note.

Delicate Cherry Blossom Cake Recipe

This cake is made with a soft vanilla base and layered with cherry blossom-flavored frosting. It takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people, making it an ideal centerpiece for any gathering.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup milk
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup cherry blossom syrup or extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup cherry blossom syrup or extract
2-3 tablespoons milk
Edible cherry blossoms for decoration (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla, almond extract, and cherry blossom syrup.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cherry blossom syrup, mixing until smooth. Add milk as needed to reach desired consistency.
Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Decorate: Garnish with edible cherry blossoms if desired. Slice and serve.