2 Layer Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Layers
Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 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, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
- 6
Pour into Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting Preparation
- 9
Beat Butter
In a medium bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy.
- 10
Add Sugar and Cream
Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on low speed until combined. Then add the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
- 11
Frosting Consistency
Beat on medium speed until the frosting is light and fluffy. If it's too thick, add more cream; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- 12
Color the Frosting (optional)
If desired, add food coloring to achieve your desired shade and mix until evenly colored.
Assembly
- 13
Layer the Cakes
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a cake plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top.
- 14
Add the Second Layer
Place the second layer on top of the frosted first layer.
- 15
Frost the Cake
Use the remaining frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake.
