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Cross-section of a multi-layered, elegant restaurant-style cake recipe at home.

Restaurant-Style Cake

This recipe produces a cake with a texture and flavor similar to those found in high-end restaurants.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Sifted
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Whole milk
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar Sifted
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp Heavy cream Or more, as needed

Equipment

  • Two 9-inch round cake pans
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until incorporated, then increase speed to medium-high.
  9. Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream. Beat until the frosting is light and spreadable, adding more cream if necessary for a softer consistency.
  10. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting over the top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40g

Notes

For a richer flavor, use high-quality vanilla extract. You can substitute buttermilk for whole milk for a slightly tangier crumb.

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