Gracie Abrams Inspired Cake Recipe

If you love Gracie Abrams’ music, why not celebrate it with a cake that’s just as dreamy and delicate as her sound? This cake is inspired by her soft, emotional aesthetic—a light, fluffy vanilla cake with silky buttercream, delicate pastel decorations, and maybe even some edible song lyrics for a personal touch!

Whether you’re baking this for a listening party, a birthday, or just because you’re obsessed with Gracie’s music, this cake is the perfect way to turn your love for her artistry into something delicious. Let’s get baking! 🎂✨

What You’ll Need

For the Vanilla Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk

For the Buttercream Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3–4 tablespoons heavy cream (for smooth consistency)
• A pinch of salt

For Decorating:

• Food coloring (soft pastels like blush pink, lavender, or sky blue)
• Edible pearls or gold leaf
• Piping bags & tips for decorative designs
• Optional: Edible markers or wafer paper for writing lyrics

Pro Tips for the Perfect Cake

✅ Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure butter, eggs, and milk are at room temp for a smooth batter.
✅ Don’t Overmix: Mix just until the ingredients are combined to keep the cake light and fluffy.
✅ Even Layers: Use a kitchen scale to divide batter evenly for perfect cake layers.
✅ Chill Before Frosting: A cold cake is easier to frost and helps prevent crumbs in the buttercream.
✅ Personal Touch: Write out your favorite Gracie Abrams lyrics with an edible marker or wafer paper for a special touch!

Tools You’ll Need

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or stand mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Cake pans (two 8-inch or 9-inch rounds)
• Parchment paper
• Cooling rack
• Offset spatula (for frosting)
• Piping bags & tips (for decoration)

Substitutions & Variations

🎵 Make it Vegan: Use dairy-free butter, almond milk, and a flax egg substitute.
🎵 Chocolate Version: Add ½ cup cocoa powder to the cake batter for a rich chocolate flavor.
🎵 Gluten-Free Option: Swap all-purpose flour for a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
🎵 Lemon-Vanilla Twist: Add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest for a fresh, citrusy note.

Make-Ahead Tips

• Cake layers can be baked up to 2 days ahead and stored tightly wrapped in the fridge.
• Frosting can be made in advance and kept in the fridge for up to a week—just rewhip before using.
• Fully decorated cakes can be stored in the fridge for 24 hours before serving for easy prep!

How to Make the Gracie Abrams Cake

Step 1: Make the Cake Batter

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans. Line with parchment for easy removal.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
5. Alternately add flour mixture and milk in three parts, mixing until just combined.

Step 2: Bake the Cake

6. Divide batter evenly between cake pans and smooth the tops.
7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Step 3: Make the Buttercream

9. In a large bowl, beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix well.
10. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until light and fluffy.

Step 4: Frost and Decorate

11. Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread a layer of buttercream, then place the second cake layer on top.
12. Cover the entire cake with a thin crumb coat and chill for 15 minutes.
13. Apply the final coat of buttercream and smooth with an offset spatula.
14. Pipe soft pastel designs and write “Gracie Abrams” or your favorite song lyric on the cake!

Leftovers & Storage

• Store cake covered at room temperature for 1–2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Leftover slices can be frozen for up to 2 months. Wrap tightly and thaw before serving.

Final Thoughts

This Gracie Abrams-inspired cake is as soft, sweet, and beautiful as her music! Whether you’re making it for a special event, a music release party, or just for fun, it’s a delicious way to celebrate your love for her artistry.

💬 If you try this cake, I’d love to hear about it! Share your version in the comments and let me know what lyrics you added! 🎶🍰💕