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Ingredients
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Cake Base
Frosting
Decorations
Method
Cake Base
- 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 flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat until well combined.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- 9
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until combined. Increase speed and beat until fluffy.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Decorations
- 11
Add Berries and Mint
Top the frosted cake with fresh berries and mint leaves for decoration.
