Jul 13 2026

Desserts Recipe

Time1h 15m
Serves12

Make Desserts Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cake

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Mix 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, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.

  6. 6

    Pour into Pan

    Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.

  7. 7

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Cool

    Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting Preparation

  1. 9

    Prepare the Frosting

    In a bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until well combined and fluffy.

  2. 10

    Add Vanilla and Milk

    Stir in the vanilla extract and milk, adjusting the consistency as needed by adding more milk or powdered sugar.

  3. 11

    Frost the Cake

    Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly on top and on the sides of the cake.

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