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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Frosting
Decoration
Method
Cake 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
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy.
- 4
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cake
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Beat the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and continue beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
Decoration
- 10
Add Berries and Mint
Garnish the frosted cake with fresh berries and mint leaves for a beautiful presentation.