Cake Of The Day Recipe
Check the chalkboard for our homemade desserts.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Cake Base
Frosting
Decoration (optional)
Method
Cake Base
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add in the sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Pour and Bake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- 8
Beat Butter
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy and smooth.
- 9
Add Sugar, Vanilla, and Cream
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well until fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream, and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- 10
Frost the Cakes
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Decoration
- 11
Add Berries and Mint
If desired, decorate the top of the cake with fresh berries and mint leaves for a beautiful presentation.
