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Cereal Bowl Cake Recipe

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This Cereal Bowl Cake recipe provides a simple and delicious buttercream frosting made from softened unsalted butter, icing sugar, vanilla extract, and full-cream milk. The buttercream is prepared using a stand mixer to create a fluffy, pale, and smooth texture perfect for spreading on cakes or cupcakes. With a total preparation and mixing time of around 30 minutes, this recipe yields enough frosting to serve 8 portions.

Ingredients

Buttercream Frosting

  • 17 3/4 ounces (2 cups) unsalted butter, softened
  • 17 3/4 ounces (4 cups) icing (confectioners’) sugar
  • 2–4 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 2 tablespoons full-cream (whole) milk, at room temperature

Instructions

  1. Add Butter: Add the softened unsalted butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  2. Initial Mixing: Begin mixing the butter on low speed, then increase to the highest speed and mix for 5 minutes until the butter becomes fluffy and turns pale in color.
  3. Scrape Bowl: Stop the mixer and use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are combined evenly.
  4. Add Sugar and Vanilla: Add the icing sugar and vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste) to the bowl and mix again on low speed to combine.
  5. Beat Buttercream: Once the sugar is fully incorporated, increase the mixer speed to high and beat the mixture for 5 to 6 minutes until the buttercream becomes fluffy and pale again.
  6. Soften Buttercream: To achieve a smoother and softer buttercream, add the room temperature full-cream milk and continue mixing on medium speed for an additional couple of minutes until well combined and smooth.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is fully softened at room temperature for best mixing results.
  • Adjust the vanilla extract quantity to your taste preferences.
  • The buttercream can be refrigerated; bring back to room temperature before use and re-whip if necessary.
  • This frosting is ideal for spreading or piping onto cakes and cupcakes.
  • Use a paddle attachment on your stand mixer for optimal texture.

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