Here’s a fun recipe for a BTS-themed cake that you can customize to celebrate your love for the band! This cake can be decorated with their colors and symbols.
BTS Cake Recipe
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for a chocolate cake, optional)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- Food coloring (purple and other colors for decorating)
For Decoration:
- Edible glitter or sprinkles
- BTS-themed cake toppers or images (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder (if using), baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the Buttercream Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well.
- Add vanilla extract and enough milk to reach your desired consistency. Beat until fluffy.
- Color the Frosting: Divide the frosting into bowls and add food coloring to create the colors you want (purple for BTS, and any other colors you like).
- Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.
- Add the second layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate: Use the colored frosting to create designs. You can pipe stars, hearts, or other shapes. Add edible glitter, sprinkles, or BTS-themed decorations.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the cake in the fridge for about 30 minutes to set the frosting before slicing and serving.
Tips
- Feel free to add flavors or fillings, like fruit preserves or chocolate ganache, between the layers.
- You can use fondant for more intricate decorations if you’re comfortable with it.
Enjoy baking and decorating your BTS cake! It’s a great way to celebrate their music and your love for the group. If you have any questions or need more ideas, let me know!