Description
Celebrate a special baptism with this modern and elegant cake recipe. Perfect for a christening, this cake features a light and fluffy texture with a customizable design to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch round cake pan. 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 cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost and Decorate: Once the cake is completely cool, prepare the frosting by creaming together the powdered sugar and softened butter until smooth. Add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until light and fluffy. Frost the cake evenly and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
- Measure ingredients accurately to ensure consistent results.
- Don’t overmix the batter; mix until just combined.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- For a modern design, consider minimalist decorations, geometric patterns, or subtle color palettes.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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