Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 cup (softened) Unsalted butter
• 2 1/2 tsp Baking powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 4 large Eggs
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 2 tsp Vanilla extract
• 4 cups Confectioners' sugar
• 3 tbsp Heavy cream
• Varies as needed for decorating Food coloring (red, blue, yellow)
• 1 small tube Black decorating gel
• As needed for decoration Pokémon-themed cake toppers or edible images

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans. Line the bottom of the pans with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in batches, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Beat until just combined.

6. 6

   Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. 7

   Let the cake layers cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. 8

   While the cakes cool, make the buttercream frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Beat for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.

9. 9

   Once the cakes are fully cooled, level the tops with a serrated knife if necessary.

10. 10

    Spread a layer of buttercream frosting between the two cake layers, then frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining buttercream.

11. 11

    Divide the remaining buttercream into small bowls and add food coloring to create different colors (red, blue, yellow). Use a piping bag or spatula to decorate the cake with Pokémon-themed designs or color blocks.

12. 12

    Use black decorating gel to outline or add details to the design. Optionally, place Pokémon-themed cake toppers or edible images on top for added flair.

13. 13

    Let the cake set for 10-15 minutes, then serve and enjoy your Pokémon cake!