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Perfect Golden Leo Birthday Cake Recipe with Sunflower Buttercream and Edible Gold Drip for Easy Celebrations

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A radiant and elegant birthday cake featuring a moist golden vanilla cake layered with nutty sunflower buttercream and finished with a stunning edible gold drip. Perfect for celebrations that want a touch of flair and bold flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 ½ tsp (10g) baking powder
  • ½ tsp (2g) baking soda
  • ½ tsp (3g) salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed (can substitute almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 cup (250g) smooth, unsweetened sunflower seed butter
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2–3 tbsp (30-45ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup (90g) white chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tsp edible gold dust or luster dust
  • Optional: gold gel food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using a mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and warmed milk to the batter, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Test doneness with a toothpick. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. For sunflower buttercream: Beat softened butter and sunflower seed butter until combined. Gradually add powdered sugar on low speed. Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat on high until fluffy. Adjust cream for spreadability.
  8. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread thick layer of buttercream. Top with second layer and crumb coat entire cake. Chill 20 minutes.
  9. Apply smooth, even coat of buttercream with offset spatula. Chill 15 minutes to set.
  10. For gold drip: Heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over white chocolate chips in heatproof bowl. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Stir in edible gold dust and optional gel coloring. Cool slightly.
  11. Drip gold glaze around cake edges using spoon or piping bag, allowing natural drips. Pour remaining glaze on top and smooth gently.
  12. Refrigerate cake at least 30 minutes to set drip. Bring to room temperature before slicing.

Notes

Use smooth sunflower seed butter for best texture. Room temperature eggs improve batter consistency. Chill crumb coat before final frosting for easier smoothing. Adjust gold drip temperature for proper consistency. Can substitute almond milk for dairy-free option. For gluten-free, use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and ensure baking powder is gluten-free.

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