How to Bake a Homemade Wedding Cake
Ingredients
Cake:
- 8-9 cups flour
- 4-5 cups sugar
- 2-3 cups butter
- Fresh eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon almond extract optional
Frosting & Fillings:
Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Decorations:
- Fresh flowers
- Edible pearls
- Gold leaf accents
Instructions
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line cake pans.
Cake Batter:
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, starting and ending with dry.
- Mix in vanilla (and almond extract if using).
Baking:
- Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely before decorating.
- Frosting:
- Prepare buttercream or cream cheese frosting by beating ingredients until smooth.
- Level and tort each cake layer. Spread a thin layer of frosting between layers.
Assembly:
- Stack layers using dowels for support. Frost the entire cake.
- Add decorations like fresh flowers or edible pearls.
Storage & Transport:
- Keep the cake in a cool environment. Transport carefully using a sturdy cake stand and a padded box.
Notes
- Variations: You can customize the flavors by adding fruit fillings or chocolate ganache.
- Meal Prep Tip: Bake the cake layers a day ahead and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap to maintain moisture.
- Substitutions: Use plant-based butter and almond milk for a vegan cake option.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18g
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