Homemade Desserts Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare Baking Pans
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 3
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 4
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 5
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 6
- 7
Pour Batter into Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- 8
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 10
Make the Frosting
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the heavy cream, and beat until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 11
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 12
Decorate (Optional)
Optionally, decorate with sprinkles, fresh fruit, or chocolate shavings as desired.
