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Festive Cake

A beautiful and delicious festive cake featuring a soft, moist crumb, creamy frosting, and colorful seasonal decorations. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and family celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slice
Course: cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Frosting:
  • 1½ cups unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 –4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
For Decoration:
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Raspberries
  • Edible flowers
  • Chocolate shavings
  • Festive sprinkles
  • Powdered sugar

Equipment

  • round cake pans
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Whisk
  • Cake cooling rack
  • Cake turntable (optional)
  • Offset spatula for frosting
  • Piping bag and decorating tips (optional)
  • Cake serving plate or cake stand

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two round cake pans.
  2. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients and milk, alternating between them until the batter is smooth.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  8. Bake for approximately 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
  10. Beat the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until smooth and fluffy.
  11. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread frosting over the top.
  12. Add the second layer and cover the cake with the remaining frosting.
  13. Decorate with fresh berries, edible flowers, chocolate decorations, and festive sprinkles.
  14. Chill the cake briefly before serving for the best presentation.

Notes

  • Allow the cake layers to cool completely before frosting.
  • Fresh berries can be replaced with seasonal fruit.
  • Refrigerate leftover cake in an airtight container.
  • Bring the cake to room temperature before serving for the best flavor and texture.