Description
A delightful cake recipe that combines memorable flavors and stunning presentation, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Gather your ingredients and tools, including two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
- Distribute the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost the cooled cake with buttercream or cream cheese frosting, and decorate as desired.
Notes
For added flavor, infuse the batter with vanilla extract or citrus zest. Customize fillings between layers as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American