King Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• Green, Yellow, and Purple food coloring
• 1 small plastic baby or charm (optional)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• Colored sprinkles (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
6. Gradually add in the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, until everything is well combined.
7. Divide the batter into three separate bowls, and add a few drops of green, yellow, and purple food coloring to each bowl. Stir until the colors are well incorporated.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, alternating between the three colors to create a swirl effect.
9. If using, place the plastic baby or charm into the batter.
10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for