Description
Wedding cakes are the centerpiece of any celebration, combining beauty and flavor in a delightful masterpiece. This easy-to-follow wedding cake recipe features light, fluffy layers that can be customized with your favorite fillings and frostings, making it perfect for weddings, birthdays, or anniversaries. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced baker, this cake will impress your guests and create unforgettable memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow layers to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg