Description
This simple homemade wedding cake is a delightful centerpiece for any celebration, crafted from fluffy layers that are both elegant and comforting. Perfect for weddings, anniversaries, or just because, this cake is customizable with your favorite fillings and frostings. With every bite, you’ll create lasting memories filled with joy and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg