Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert with this irresistible layer cake that brings joy to every celebration. Featuring fluffy layers and silky frosting, this cake is perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable flavors, you’ll impress friends and family at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups cake flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup cream cheese or buttercream base
- ½ cup cocoa powder (optional for chocolate frosting)
- ¼ cup heavy cream or milk (to adjust consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly among prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Not specified
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg