Description
Make any celebration sparkle with this fun and festive Glitter Cake! ✨🎂 Fluffy cake layers are topped with creamy frosting and edible glitter for a show-stopping dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box cake mix (vanilla or white, plus ingredients listed on box)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Edible glitter or luster dust for decoration
- Optional: sprinkles or other decorations
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare cake batter according to box instructions. Bake in two 8-inch round pans. Let cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost the cake layers, stacking them evenly. Cover the top and sides with remaining frosting.
- Sprinkle edible glitter over the entire cake for a sparkling effect. Add optional sprinkles or decorations if desired.
- Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving to set frosting. Slice and enjoy your glittery creation!
Notes
💡 Tip: Use edible glitter labeled as safe for consumption. For extra shine, lightly brush with a little clear piping gel before adding glitter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake, Party
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: glitter cake, sparkle cake, birthday cake, festive cake, celebration dessert, edible glitter cake