Tiger Face Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

1. 2 cups all-purpose flour
2. 1 1/2 cups sugar
3. 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4. 4 large eggs
5. 1 cup milk
6. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
7. 2 teaspoons baking powder
8. 1/2 teaspoon salt
9. Orange and black food coloring

For the Frosting:

1. 2 cups whipped cream or buttercream
2. Additional food coloring for decorating

Steps:

Step 1: Prepare the Batter

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
• In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Stir in vanilla extract.
• Divide the batter into two portions. Color one portion orange and the other black.

Step 2: Create the Tiger Pattern

• Spoon alternating dollops of orange and black batter into the prepared cake pans. Use a toothpick to create swirls for the tiger pattern.

Step 3: Bake

• Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Allow the cakes to cool completely.

Step 4: Frosting

• Prepare whipped cream or buttercream frosting.
• Frost the top of one cake layer and place the second layer on top.

Step 5: Decorate

• Decorate the top of the cake to resemble a tiger face using additional food coloring and frosting.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy!

• Slice into the Tiger Face Cake and marvel at the delightful surprise of the tiger stripes in every slice. Perfect for birthdays, themed parties, or any occasion that calls for a touch of creativity and sweetness.