Contact Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Wet Ingredients
Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cake bakes evenly.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Divide the batter evenly between the pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well blended.
- 8
Add Milk and Vanilla
Add the milk and vanilla extract to the frosting mixture and beat until light and fluffy.
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, and then place the second layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake as desired.