Cakes, Pies, Tarts & Etc. Recipe
Make Cakes, Pies, Tarts & Etc. 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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For the Cake
For the Frosting
For Decoration (optional)
Method
For the Cake
- 1
Prepare 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 bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add in the granulated sugar, mixing until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
For the Frosting
- 8
Mix Frosting Ingredients
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
- 9
Add Cream and Vanilla
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
For Assembling
- 10
Layer the Cakes
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top.
- 11
Add Second Layer
Place the second cake layer on top and spread frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
- 12
Decorate
If desired, decorate the cake with fresh berries and chocolate shavings.