PokéBall Cake
A fun and beginner-friendly Pokéball cake recipe perfect for Pokémon-themed parties! Made with fluffy cake layers, smooth buttercream, and colorful decorations, it’s a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
For the Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 –3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red and black gel food coloring
Instructions
- Bake the cake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 mins using two 9-inch pans.
- Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs, vanilla, flour, and milk.
- Cool the layers completely before decorating.
- Make frosting and tint portions red and black.
- Assemble: crumb coat, chill, then decorate top red, bottom white, and add black band with button.
Notes
Nutrition (Optional, Estimate)
Per slice (1 of 12):- Fat: ~20g
- Sugar: ~35g
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Protein: ~3g
Notes
- Swap the vanilla sponge for chocolate, red velvet, or strawberry.
- Chill the crumb-coated cake before final decorating for best results.
- Fondant can be replaced with tinted buttercream for a softer finish.