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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease 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, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- 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 Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- 6
Pour into Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool Cakes
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 9
Make Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well.
- 10
Add Cream and Vanilla
Add heavy cream and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat on high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- 11
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.