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Spring Wedding Cakes

Delicate and elegant cakes perfect for spring weddings, featuring light flavors and floral decorations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup milk whole or buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp food coloring optional for color
Decorations
  • 1 cup edible flowers such as pansies or violets
  • 1 cup fresh fruit such as berries

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add softened butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Make the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
  3. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, and mix until fluffy.
  4. If desired, add food coloring to achieve the desired shade.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Place one cake layer on a cake stand. Spread a layer of frosting on top.
  2. Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  3. Decorate with edible flowers and fresh fruit as desired.
  4. Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Allow it to come to room temperature before serving.

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