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Winter Dream Cake

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A classic, soft layered vanilla cake with a fluffy buttercream frosting and sparkling sugar decoration, perfect for festive occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for cake)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cake)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
  • Sparkling sugar for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Beat ½ cup of softened butter with 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  4. Whisk together 2 cups flour, 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Combine the dry ingredients with the butter-egg mixture in three parts, alternating with 1 cup milk. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Beat 1 cup softened butter until creamy for the frosting. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, then mix in 2 teaspoons vanilla and 1 to 2 tablespoons milk until smooth.
  10. Level the cake layers if needed. Spread a layer of frosting between the layers, then frost the top and sides.
  11. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar for decoration. Slice and serve.

Notes

For a lighter crumb, swap part of the all-purpose flour with cake flour. Use dairy-free butter and non-dairy milk for a dairy-free version.

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