Piano Cake Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

3. 3

   Cream Butter and Sugar

   In another bowl, cream the unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add Eggs and Vanilla

   Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Combine Mixtures

   Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

6. 6

   Bake the Cake

   Pour the cake batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. 7

   Cool the Cake

   Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. 8

   Prepare Creamy Top Layer

   For the creamy layer, whisk together 1 cup of heavy cream, 1/4 cup of powdered sugar, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

9. 9

   Assemble the Cake

   Spread the creamy top layer evenly over the cooled cake. You can decorate it with chocolate shavings or fruit if desired.