Casey's 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). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Pour into Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- 7
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cakes
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
- 9
Prepare the Frosting
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- 10
Add Vanilla and Cream
Mix in the vanilla extract and heavy cream until the frosting is light and fluffy. Adjust the consistency with more cream if necessary.
Assembly and Decoration
- 11
Assemble the Cake
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 12
Decorate the Cake
If desired, decorate the cake with fresh berries, mint leaves, and chocolate shavings.
