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Ingredients
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Base
Topping
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature when you're ready to bake.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- 5
- 6
Pour into Baking Dish
Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 7
Bake
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool
Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Topping Preparation
- 9
Whip Heavy Cream
In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- 10
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- 11
Assemble Dessert
Once the base is completely cooled, spread the whipped cream topping evenly over the cake. Sprinkle chocolate shavings on top for garnish.