Ultra Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Frosting
Toppings
Method
Base Preparation
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the milk, vanilla extract, and melted unsalted butter. Whisk until combined.
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Bake the Base
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool
Once done, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
Beat Butter
In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy using an electric mixer.
Add Sugar and Cream
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, and beat on high for about 3 minutes until fluffy.
Check Consistency
If the frosting is too thick, add a bit more cream. If too thin, add more powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
Assembly
Layer the Cakes
Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top, then place the second cake layer on top.
Frost the Exterior
Use the remaining frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake evenly.
Add Toppings
Top the cake with fresh berries and chocolate shavings for decoration.