Garden Cake Recipe
A beautiful cake decorated with fresh garden flowers.
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
Frosting
Decoration
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Make the Frosting
In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Assembly and Decoration
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 10
Decorate with Flowers
Garnish the top of the cake with edible flowers for a beautiful garden-inspired decoration.
