Jamie Cake Recipe
Make Jamie Cake Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
Frosting
Decoration
Method
Prepare the Cake
- 1
Preheat 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, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with the granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Make the Frosting
- 8
Beat the Frosting Ingredients
In a medium bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until the mixture is fluffy and well combined.
Assemble the Cake
- 9
Layer the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving platter. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top.
- 10
Add Second Layer
Place the second layer on top of the frosted cake layer. Use the remaining frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake.
- 11
Decorate the Cake
Garnish the top of the cake with fresh berries and mint leaves for a beautiful presentation.
