GREYSON'S THIRD BIRTHDAY! - Paw Patrol Cake - NERDY NUMMIES

cake mix

🥗Healthier: homemade cake batter

💰Cheaper: generic cake mix

Homemade batter can be more economical and customizable.

buttercream frosting

🥗Healthier: cream cheese frosting

💰Cheaper: store-bought frosting

Cream cheese frosting can be lighter while still being creamy.

fondant

🥗Healthier: marzipan

💰Cheaper: homemade icing

Marzipan can be easier to work with and less expensive.

Paw Patrol figurines

🥗Healthier: edible cake toppers

💰Cheaper: homemade decorations

Edible toppers can be healthier and customizable.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) in a large bowl.

Cream together butter, shortening, and sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.

Add egg whites gradually, mixing well after each addition.

Add vanilla and almond extracts to the mixture.

Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, starting and ending with flour.

Fold in sprinkles gently into the batter.

Grease and line cake pans with parchment paper.

Distribute batter evenly into four 6-inch and four 8-inch pans.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cakes cool completely before decorating.

Assemble the cake on a turntable, using buttercream icing between layers and on the outside.

Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.

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