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Ingredients
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Cake Base
Frosting
Decoration
Method
Cake Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
- 5
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Beat the Butter
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- 9
Add Sugar and Cream
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until incorporated. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat on high until fluffy.
Assembly and Decoration
- 10
Layer the Cakes
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a cake stand. Spread a layer of frosting on top.
- 11
Repeat Layers
Add the second layer of cake and repeat the frosting process. Finally, place the third layer on top.
- 12
Frost the Entire Cake
Use the remaining frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake.
- 13
Decorate the Cake
Garnish the cake with fresh flowers and edible glitter as desired.