Galentine's Day Cake
A delightful cake celebrating friendship, featuring moist layers and fluffy frosting, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Best at room temperature
- 1 cup milk Whole milk adds calcium
- 3.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Consider adding almond extract for more flavor
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs Room temperature preferred
Frosting and Decoration
- 3 cups frosting in your choice of flavor Decorate with colorful sprinkles
- 1 generous amount sprinkles For decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 0.5 cups of unsalted butter and 1.5 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 3 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 3.5 teaspoons of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with 1 cup of milk, until smooth.
Baking
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn onto wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting and Serving
- Once cooled, frost the top of one layer with 3 cups of frosting, then place the second layer on top and frost the sides.
- Top with colorful sprinkles for decoration and serve.
Notes
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Freezing is also an option for up to 3 months.