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Butterfly Cake For Kids

The perfect cake recipe for spring! A colorful and delicious cake! Welcome to another fun and delicious Baketivity recipe! Today, we're baking a beautiful butterfly cake that is sure to impress both the eyes and the taste buds. This cake is perfect for a birthday party or any special occasion, and is guaranteed to be a hit with everyone who has the pleasure of enjoying it! With colorful decorations and unique designs, this butterfly cake is not only delicious, but also a fun activity for kids to participate in. You can totally customize the colors that go into this cake too. So, get your aprons on and let's get started on making this whimsical and delightful treat! Ingredients:
  • 1 box of your favorite cake mix
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • 3-4 Tbsp. heavy cream
  • 2-3 drops food dye
Directions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9” circle pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the box cake mix in a medium size bowl. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and fill half way then bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the cake is completely set in the center.
  3. Allow the cake to cool completely before decorating.
  4. In the meantime, we can prepare the buttercream. To make the buttercream, cream together the butter and confectioner’s sugar while slowly adding in the heavy cream 1 Tbsp. at a time until the buttercream is nice and smooth and there are no more lumps.
  5. Dye your buttercream depending on whichever colors you want for your butterfly.
  6. Once the cake is cooled, cut the cake in half. Then on the straight side of each half of the circle, cut out a small triangle.
  7. Place the half circles back to back. Use the video above to help guide you through these steps.
  8. Spread the buttercream on the entire outside of the cake until it is completely smooth. Use the other colors to add details to the butterfly. Use an offset spatula to help smooth the buttercream details.
  9. Enjoy!
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Frequently asked questions

What do you put in a kids pretzel baking kit?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Why should I use a pretzel baking kit?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Are your pretzel baking kits kosher?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Do your pretzel baking kits include nuts?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

What equipment do I need for a pretzel baking kit?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Can I send a pretzel baking kit as a gift?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

What age should a child start cooking?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

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