Dress up a Sheet Cake: Floral Cake for a Funeral - easy piped buttercream floral cake

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a sheet cake pan.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract.

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until just combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth.

Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice, mixing until well combined.

Once the cake is cool, frost the top with the cream cheese mixture.

Decorate the cake with food coloring and edible flowers as desired.

Slice and serve the cake at room temperature.

Spice Level:

Allergens