Lollipop Cake

1For the Cake Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a round cake pan. In a large bowl, cream together the butter (½ cup) and sugar (1 cup) until light and fluffy. Add the eggs (2) one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract (1 teaspoon). In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder (1 tablespoon). Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk (1 cup). Divide the batter into four equal portions and dye each portion with a different food coloring. Pour the colored batters into the cake pan, creating layers. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

2For the Frosting In a mixing bowl, cream the butter (½ cup) until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar (2 cups), milk (2-3 tablespoons), and vanilla extract (1 teaspoon), mixing until smooth and creamy. Divide the frosting into separate bowls and tint each bowl with matching food coloring.

3Assembly Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a thin layer of frosting on top. Continue layering the colored cake layers and frosting. Frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting, smoothing it out evenly. Decorate the cake with colorful sprinkles and edible glitter. Insert lollipop sticks around the edge of the cake to resemble a giant lollipop. Serve and enjoy your delightful Lollipop Cake!