Doodle Cake

Unleash your inner artist with this delightful Doodle Cake—an easy-to-make dessert that pairs classic vanilla cake with a colorful, whimsical twist. This recipe features a moist and tender crumb achieved by creaming butter, milk, and eggs into a perfectly balanced flour base, all infused with a hint of vanilla. The fun begins with the vibrant frosting, where powdered sugar and heavy cream come together to create a fluffy canvas ready for edible creativity. Use gel food coloring to design playful swirls, patterns, or doodles across the cake, making it the ultimate centerpiece for birthdays, parties, or any celebration. Quick to prepare, this cheerful treat is as enjoyable to decorate as it is to eat, serving up to 12 and brightening any dessert table.

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.75 cups granulated sugar
• 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cups unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 pieces large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 4 tablespoons heavy cream
• 5 drops gel food coloring (assorted colors)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan, then line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.

Step 3

Add the softened butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed using a hand or stand mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.

Step 5

Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan.

Step 6

While the cake cools, make the frosting by beating the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

Step 7

Divide the frosting into separate bowls, depending on how many colors you’d like to use. Add a few drops of gel food coloring to each bowl and mix well to achieve vibrant shades.

Step 8

Spread a base layer of plain frosting over the cooled cake, then use the colored frostings to create doodle-like swirls and patterns on top. You can use a piping bag, toothpick, or the back of a spoon to get creative.

Step 9

Slice the cake into squares or rectangles and serve to showcase your whimsical, colorful doodles!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1722.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5765.1

Total Fat 194.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 114.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1220.8mg	0%
Sodium 2732.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 960.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 715.6g
Protein 64.5g	0%

Vitamin D 354.9IU	0%
Calcium 495.2mg	0%
Iron 18.3mg	0%
Potassium 1026.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.0%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 65.6%