Description
Celebrate a sacred milestone with ‘The Only Baptism Cake Recipe You’ll Ever Need.’ This versatile and easy-to-follow christening cake recipe guarantees a stunning and delicious centerpiece for this special occasion.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 3 cups
- Granulated sugar: 2 cups
- Baking powder: 3 teaspoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter (softened): 1 cup
- Eggs: 4 large
- Whole milk: 1 cup
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
- Unsalted butter (softened): 1 cup (for frosting)
- Powdered sugar: 4 cups (for frosting)
- Milk: 1/4 cup (for frosting)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preparing the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Creaming Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combining Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Baking the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Crafting the Perfect Frosting: While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined. Add the milk and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed until light and fluffy.
- Assembling and Decorating the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, level the tops if necessary. Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a generous layer of frosting over the top, then carefully place the second cake layer on top. Frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting. Decorate as desired.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Don’t overbake the cake; check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- Use a turntable for easy frosting and decorating.
- Plan your decorations in advance for a smooth process.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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