Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp whole milk
  • Food coloring (various colors for LEGO bricks)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake pans (grease and flour).
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture, alternating with milk; start and end with dry ingredients.
  6. Distribute the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  9. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until desired consistency is reached.
  10. Once cakes are cooled, frost between layers and apply a crumb coat; then add desired colors and detail with frosting to resemble LEGO bricks.