Geburtstagszug

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

3. Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

5. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing on medium speed until the batter is smooth and well combined.

6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

8. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Once the cakes are completely cooled, level the tops if necessary and place one cake layer on a serving platter.

10. Spread a generous layer of buttercream frosting on top of the first cake layer.

11. Carefully place the second cake layer on top of the frosting, creating a two-layer cake.

12. Use the remaining buttercream frosting to frost the entire cake, creating a smooth finish.

13. Decorate the cake with assorted colorful candies and chocolates to create a train design, including a locomotive, train cars, and a caboose.

14. Use licorice as tracks, chocolate-covered pretzels as wheels, and edible flowers as garnish if desired.

15. Place the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the frosting to set.

16. Slice and serve.