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Ingredients
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Cake Base
Flavorings and Mix-ins
Frosting
Method
Cake Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
Flavoring the Cake
- 6
Add Cocoa and Mix-ins
Divide the batter into two bowls. In one bowl, fold in the cocoa powder, and in the other bowl, gently stir in the chopped nuts and fresh berries.
Baking the Cake
- 7
Pour and Bake
Pour the cocoa batter into one prepared cake pan and the nut/berry batter into the other. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 9
Make the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract and milk until you reach a spreadable consistency.
Assembling the Cake
- 10
Frost the Cakes
Once the cakes are completely cool, place the cocoa layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the nut and berry layer on top of the frosted layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 11
Serve and Enjoy
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your delicious Staci Cake!