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Ingredients
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Cake Base
Frosting
Decoration
Method
Cake Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 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
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
- 6
Pour into Cake Pans
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Divide the batter evenly between the pans.
- 7
Bake the Cake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cakes
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.
Frosting Preparation
- 9
Beat the Butter
In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- 10
Add Sugar and Cream
Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy.
Decoration
- 11
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 12
Decorate
Sprinkle the edible glitter over the frosted cake and place the fresh flowers decoratively on top.