Est. 2020 Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Frosting
Decoration
Method
Base Preparation
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
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.
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
Prepare the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy.
Add Cream and Vanilla
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until smooth and spreadable.
Assembly and Decoration
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.
Decorate the Cake
Garnish the cake with edible gold flakes and fresh berries as desired.