Double Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Decoration Ingredients
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
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream the unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
- 6
Pour into Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 9
Prepare the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until well combined.
- 10
Add Cream and Vanilla
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract to the frosting mixture and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Assembly and Decoration
- 11
Layer the Cakes
Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top of the frosting.
- 12
Frost the Cake
Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- 13
Add Decorations
Top the cake with chocolate shavings and fresh berries for decoration.
- 14
Serve
Slice and serve the cake to enjoy!
