Gender Reveal Cake (Piñata-Style) Recipe 🎂✨
The Sweetest Surprise for Your Special Moment! A tall, 6-layer white cake filled with colorful candies and sprinkles, topped with creamy, tangy frosting. Perfect for unveiling whether it's a boy or girl in the most delicious way!
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Calories: 762kcal
Equipment
- Tools You'll Need
- 3 x 8-inch (20cm) round cake pans
- Parchment paper
- Cooking spray
- Mixing bowls (medium and large)
- Electric mixer with paddle & whisk attachments
- Wire cooling rack
- Offset spatula
- Serrated knife
- Cake platter
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup 240ml milk (room temperature)
- 6 large egg whites ¾ cup, room temperature
- 2 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups 250g cake flour
- 1 ½ cups 300g sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 12 tbsp 170g unsalted butter, softened
- For the Frosting:
- 8 oz 225g cream cheese, softened
- 8 tbsp 115g unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups 450g powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
- For the Filling & Decoration:
- 1 cup blue or pink sprinkles for the filling
- ½ cup mix of blue and pink sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Layers:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease three 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray, line with parchment paper, and lightly spray again.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, egg whites, almond extract, and vanilla extract.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the softened butter and mix at low speed until the dry ingredients are incorporated.
- Gradually add half the milk mixture and beat at medium speed for 1 ½ minutes. Add the remaining milk mixture and continue beating for another minute, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool for 3 minutes in the pans before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Beat cream cheese and butter with a whisk attachment until smooth and fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt. Start on low speed until combined, then increase to medium-high and beat until creamy and smooth.
- Assemble the Cake (Piñata Style):
- Slice each cooled cake horizontally into 6 even layers. Reserve two whole layers for the top and bottom.
- Using a 2.5-inch round cutter, remove the centers of the remaining four layers.
- Place one whole layer on a cake platter and spread about 1/8 of the frosting evenly.
- Stack the cut-out layers on top, spreading frosting between each layer and smoothing the inner walls.
- Fill the hollow center with blue or pink sprinkles. Place the second reserved whole layer on top to seal.
- Frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting and decorate with a mix of blue and pink sprinkles.
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Notes
Tips for Success 💡
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure the milk, butter, and egg whites are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Parchment Paper Hack: Cut the paper to fit the pans perfectly to prevent sticking.
- Make Ahead: Bake the layers a day before and store them wrapped at room temperature to save time.
Variations to Try 🥳
- Rainbow Sprinkles: Use multi-colored sprinkles for a festive twist.
- Chocolate Layers: Substitute white cake for chocolate cake layers for a rich surprise.
- Ombre Frosting: Gradually tint the frosting for a beautiful ombre effect that matches the gender reveal color.
Why You'll Love This Recipe 💕
This Piñata-Style Gender Reveal Cake isn’t just a dessert—it's a centerpiece for one of life's most exciting moments. Filled with a burst of color and flavor, it's guaranteed to delight your guests and create unforgettable memories.Key Notes:
- The cake is rich in sugar and fat due to the frosting and sprinkles.
- For a lighter version, reduce the amount of frosting or use low-fat cream cheese.
- Portion control is key—serve smaller slices for a reduced calorie intake.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 762kcal | Carbohydrates: 104g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 370mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 85g
Nutrition Disclaimer
The Chef Marcy is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.