St. Patty's Personal Cake Pans

Green Cake Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup milk
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• Green food coloring (gel for more vibrant color)
• Your Sprinkle Pop St. Patty's sprinkles of choice!

White Buttercream Frosting Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4-5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
• Pinch of salt

Equipment:

• 12 mini rectangle cake pans
• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons

Instructions:

For the Cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the mini cake pans or line them with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add butter and milk: To the dry ingredients, add the softened butter and milk. Mix on medium speed until just combined.
4. Incorporate eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, beating well after each addition until the batter is smooth.
5. Color the batter: Add green food coloring to the batter, a little at a time, mixing thoroughly until you achieve the desired bright green color.
6. Fill the pans: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mini rectangle cake pans, filling each about 2/3 full to allow for rising.
7. Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
8. Cool: Allow the cakes to cool completely, while you do this you can start on icing!

For the Buttercream Frosting:

1. Beat the butter: Using an electric mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar: Slowly add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until combined. Increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy.
3. Add vanilla and cream: Mix in the vanilla extract. Add heavy cream or milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
4. Adjust consistency if needed: If the frosting is too thick, add more cream, one tablespoon at a time. If it's too thin, add more powdered sugar, a quarter cup at a time.

Assembly:

1. Frost the cakes: Use an offset spatula or a piping bag to apply the white buttercream frosting over each mini cake. Ensure each cake is generously covered with frosting.
2. Decorate: Add your Sprinkle Pop St. Patty's sprinkles and royal icing pieces!

Enjoy!