Description
Layer cakes are the ultimate celebration dessert, each layer a delightful surprise that elevates any occasion. This recipe will guide you through creating a stunning cake that is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With its fluffy texture and rich flavors, this layer cake is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply to indulge in a homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups cake flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Frosting of choice (buttercream or cream cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter with sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients and milk until smooth.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool layers for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once cooled, frost between layers and on the sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg