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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
Filling
Topping
Method
Cake Preparation
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
Divide the Batter
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Filling Preparation
Whip the Cream
In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
Combine Filling Ingredients
Fold the whipped cream into the berry mixture gently until combined.
Assembly
Layer the Cake
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread half of the filling over the top.
Finish Assembly
Top with the second cake layer and spread the remaining filling on top.
Garnish and Serve
Dust the top with powdered sugar and garnish with partridge berries.