Full-service & Wedding Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
Frosting
Decoration
Method
Cake Batter Preparation
- 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 medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a mixer until light and fluffy.
- 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
Pour into Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 9
Beat Butter
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter using a mixer until creamy.
- 10
Add Powdered Sugar
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
- 11
Incorporate Heavy Cream and Vanilla
Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
Cake Assembly
- 12
Frost the Layers
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides.
- 13
Decorate
Decorate the cake with fresh flowers and sprinkle with edible glitter for an elegant finish.
