Ultra Recipe
Make Ultra Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base
Frosting
Decoration
Method
Base
- 1
Preheat the 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, 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.
- 5
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
- 8
- 9
Add Cream and Vanilla
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy. If desired, add food coloring and mix until evenly colored.
Decoration
- 10
Assemble the Cake
Place one layer of the cooled cake on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top.
- 11
Add Second Layer
Place the second layer of cake on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- 12
Decorate
Decorate the cake with sprinkles and fresh fruits if desired. Slice and serve.

