Description
This Max and Ruby Cake combines a light vanilla sponge with creamy frosting and playful decorations inspired by the beloved cartoon. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or any day that deserves a fun, sweet centerpiece. Customize the colors and flavors to match your celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk (or plant-based alternative)
2. For frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- Gel food coloring as desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch cake pans. Line with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and almond extract.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; fold gently into wet ingredients in batches.
- Pour batter into pans and bake 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Beat butter until creamy, add cream cheese, then powdered sugar gradually. Mix until smooth. Divide and color portions as desired.
- Frost the cooled layers, pipe Max and Ruby faces or creative designs. Decorate with minimal sprinkles or small themed items if desired.
Notes
- Level cakes before frosting for a professional finish.
- Chill frosting slightly if piping intricate details.
- Customize flavors with almond, coconut, or citrus extracts.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8–10
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg