Jun 09 2026

Starry Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves12

Make Starry 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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Base Layer

Method

Base Layer

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In another bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract and milk until smooth.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

  6. 6

    Bake

    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. 7

    Cool

    Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Starry Topping

  1. 8

    Prepare Whipped Cream

    In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.

  2. 9

    Add Color

    Add the blue food coloring to the whipped cream and gently fold to combine until you achieve a light blue color.

  3. 10

    Assemble the Cake

    Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of the blue whipped cream on top of the first layer.

  4. 11

    Top with Second Layer

    Place the second cake layer on top of the whipped cream-covered layer.

  5. 12

    Decorate

    Spread the remaining blue whipped cream over the top and sides of the cake. Finally, sprinkle the silver star sprinkles generously over the cake to create a starry effect.

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