Slice Of Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
Frosting
Decoration (optional)
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's hot enough for the cake to bake evenly.
- 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, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- 4
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Pour into Pan
Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 7
Bake the Cake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 9
Make the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. 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, beating until it's light and fluffy.
- 11
Frost the Cake
Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake using a spatula.
Decoration
- 12
Add Decorations
If desired, decorate the cake with sprinkles and fresh berries on top for added color and texture.