Leopard Print Cake

Leopard Print Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk

For the Leopard Print Design:

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons water

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cake Batter:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
   • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
2. Prepare the Leopard Print Batter:
   • In a small bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until smooth and well combined. This will be used for the leopard print design.
   • Transfer the cocoa mixture to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip.
3. Create the Leopard Print Design:
   • Pour a thin layer of the plain cake batter into the prepared cake pan.
   • Pipe small irregular circles and lines with the cocoa mixture onto the batter. These will form the leopard spots.
   • Gently pour another layer of plain cake batter over the design.
   • Repeat the process of piping the cocoa mixture and adding layers of plain cake batter until all the batter is used, ending with a layer of plain cake batter.
4. Bake the Cake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
5. Serve:
   • Once the cake is completely cool, slice and serve to reveal the beautiful leopard print design inside.

Enjoy your impressive and delicious leopard print cake!