Est. 2020 Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Frosting
Decoration
Method
Base 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 mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy.
- 8
Add Cream and Vanilla
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until smooth and spreadable.
Assembly and Decoration
- 9
Assemble the Cake
Place one layer of the cooled cake on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top of that and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 10
Decorate the Cake
Garnish the cake with edible gold flakes and fresh berries as desired.
