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Layer Cake

Delicious Layer Cake Recipe: Easy Steps for a Moist Treat

This Layer Cake is a moist and visually appealing dessert that's perfect for any celebration or family gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 ½ cups cake flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • a pinch salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
Frosting
  • Your favorite frosting (e.g., buttercream)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Sifting tool
  • Cake Pans
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
  6. Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mg

Notes

This recipe is versatile; feel free to enhance it with different flavors or add-ins such as chocolate chips or fresh fruits.

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