Description
A delicious and visually stunning Galaxy Cream Cake that combines rich flavors and a cosmic aesthetic, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries or blackberries
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3–4 tbsp milk
- Gel food coloring (purple, pink, and blue)
- Whipped cream (for decoration)
- Star-shaped cookies
- Edible pearls, sprinkles, and glitter
- Extra fruit or berry syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and milk until smooth.
- Divide batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in blueberries or blackberries for a galaxy swirl effect.
- Slice cooled cakes in half (for 4 thin layers).
- Spread whipped cream filling between layers. Add a few berries in each layer.
- Frost outside with a thin coat of whipped cream.
- Mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth and pourable.
- Separate into small bowls, tint with different gel colors (purple, pink, blue).
- Swirl colors together slightly, then pour over chilled cake to drip down sides.
- Pipe whipped cream swirls on top.
- Add star cookies, sprinkles, edible glitter, and extra berry syrup for the cosmic effect.
Notes
- Ensure the cake layers are completely cool before assembling to prevent melting the cream filling.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors that won’t alter the consistency of the glaze.
- Feel free to customize the fruit used for the filling and decoration based on availability.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg