A dreamy, elegant cake with a soft pastel hue and a sparkling tiara on top – perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or princess-themed celebrations.

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🍰 Cake Base – White Velvet or Almond Sponge

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups cake flour

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar

• 4 egg whites (room temperature)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp almond extract (optional)

• 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)

• Optional: a drop of pink, lavender, or ivory food coloring

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line two or three cake pans.

2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In another large bowl, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.

4. Add egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition.

5. Mix in vanilla (and almond extract if using).

6. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mix.

7. Stir in food coloring if desired.

8. Divide the batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

9. Let cakes cool completely before assembling.

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🧁 Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 3 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted

• 2–3 tbsp heavy cream

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: shimmer dust or edible pearl coloring

Instructions:

1. Beat butter until smooth and creamy.

2. Gradually add powdered sugar, whipping after each addition.

3. Add vanilla and cream; beat until light and fluffy (add more cream for softer texture).

4. For that magical glow, stir in shimmer or luster dust.

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👑 Decoration – Crystal Tiara Finish

✨ Frost the cake smoothly using the buttercream or cover with fondant for a flawless finish.

✨ Top with a tiara: use a ready-made sugar tiara, edible isomalt topper, or food-safe crown.

✨ Add glamour with:

• Edible crystals (like rock candy or isomalt shards)

• Pearl sprinkles, luster dust, or edible glitter

• Piped royal scrolls or lace along the edges for a delicate touch

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💕 Tip:

Refrigerate before serving for clean slices. Bring to room temperature for the best texture and flavor!