Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Buttercream:
- 1½ cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 4-6 tablespoons heavy cream
- Gel food coloring (pastel pink and lavender)
For Decoration:
- Edible butterfly toppers (store-bought or handmade with rice paper)
- Gold leaf or edible gold dust
- Piping bags for floral designs