DIY Gender Reveal Cakes
A gender reveal cake is a fun way to announce a baby's gender at a party. The surprise color—pink for a girl or blue for a boy—is hidden inside and revealed when the cake is cut, adding excitement to the celebration.
Equipment
- 2 round cake pans 8-inch or 9-inch
- Parchment paper for lining the pans
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or hand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula and offset spatula
- Cake turntable (optional) optional
- Piping bags and tips
- Serrated knife or cake leveler
- Cooling racks
Ingredients
For the Cake Batter
- 315 g all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 230 g unsalted butter softened
- 400 g granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 240 ml whole milk at room temperature
- Pink or blue gel food coloring for the reveal
For the Buttercream Frosting
- 345 g unsalted butter softened
- 750 g powdered sugar sifted
- 45–60 ml heavy cream
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Additional gel food coloring optional, for exterior design
For the Surprise Filling (optional)
- 200 g colored sprinkles or candies in pink or blue
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together on medium speed until fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
Step 2: Add the Surprise Color
- Divide the batter into two bowls. Add pink or blue gel food coloring to one portion for the gender reveal layer. Mix until the color is uniform.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans (one plain and one colored) and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Step 3: Bake the Cakes
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Step 4: Prepare the Frosting
- Beat the butter on high speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the powdered sugar gradually, followed by the vanilla extract, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt. Beat until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
Step 5: Assemble the Cake
- Level the cakes with a serrated knife if needed. Place the plain cake layer on the bottom. If using a surprise filling, cut a small circle in the center of the colored layer, fill the cavity with sprinkles or candies, and cover it with the cut-out piece.
- Stack the colored cake layer on top, ensuring the filling is sealed.
Step 6: Decorate
- Use a crumb coat (thin frosting layer) to cover the cake and chill for 20 minutes. Apply a thicker frosting layer, smoothing it with an offset spatula. Add decorations such as piped designs or edible glitter as desired.
Notes
- Check the youtube video below to learn how to master the art of cake crumbing.
- Remember, making your own cake should be funny not a burden.
- Enjoy the process !
