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Layer Cake Recipes

Layer Cake

Delicious layer cake recipes perfect for any celebration, combining taste and creativity to impress your guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cups whole milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Cake Pans

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually combine the dry mixture with milk until just mixed; be careful not to overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 4gFat: 14g

Notes

Customize your cake with different flavor extracts, add fresh fruit into the batter or swap out traditional frosting for chocolate, cream cheese, or whipped cream. Store covered at room temperature for up to three days, refrigerate for longer freshness, allowing to return to room temperature before serving.

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