Jul 14 2026

Double Recipe

Time2h
Serves12

Make Double Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Frosting Ingredients

Decoration Ingredients

Method

Base Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 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. 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. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

  6. 6

    Pour into Pans

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

  7. 7

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  8. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 12

    Frost the Cake

    Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.

  3. 13

    Add Decorations

    Top the cake with chocolate shavings and fresh berries for decoration.

  4. 14

    Serve

    Slice and serve the cake to enjoy!

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