Jun 09 2026
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Cake Of The Month Recipe

Inspired by Robert’s By The River | Restaurant & Bar
Time1h 30m
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Cake Batter

Frosting

Decoration (optional)

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's ready for baking.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cake Pan

    Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent the cake from sticking.

  3. 3

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

  4. 4

    Cream Butter and Sugar

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

  5. 5

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

  6. 6

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.

  7. 7

    Pour Batter into Pans

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

  8. 8

    Bake the Cake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  9. 9

    Cool the Cakes

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Frosting Preparation

  1. 10

    Prepare the Frosting

    In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy.

  2. 11

    Add Sugar and Cream

    Gradually add the powdered sugar and heavy cream, beating until smooth and fluffy.

  3. 12

    Add Vanilla

    Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.

Assemble and Decorate

  1. 13

    Layer the Cake

    Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.

  2. 14

    Add Second Layer

    Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.

  3. 15

    Decorate (optional)

    Top with fresh berries and mint leaves for a decorative finish.

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