Jul 14 2026
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Sweet Suspension Cake Recipe

Inspired by Poor Calvin's
Time1h 30m
Serves10

Make Sweet Suspension 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

Sweet Suspension

Garnish

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease 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 well combined.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In another bowl, cream the softened butter with the sugar mixture until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.

  5. 5

    Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Cakes

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

Sweet Suspension Preparation

  1. 8

    Whip Heavy Cream

    In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.

  2. 9

    Add Sweetener and Vanilla

    Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.

  3. 10

    Fold in Berries

    Gently fold in the fresh berries, being careful not to break them.

Assembly

  1. 11

    Layer the Cake

    Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of the sweet suspension over the top.

  2. 12

    Add Second Layer

    Place the second layer of cake on top and spread more sweet suspension over the top and sides of the cake.

  3. 13

    Garnish

    Garnish the cake with mint leaves and sprinkle with extra powdered sugar if desired.

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