Indulge in the ultimate comfort with this sumptuous layered cake, featuring a tender, golden-brown cake base and a rich, velvety butter cream frosting. Each bite of this delightful treat offers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion.
Why You'll Love It:
- Delicate Cake Base: The cake is made with high-quality cake flour, ensuring a light and airy texture that complements the rich frosting.
- Rich Butter Cream: The frosting is a blend of softened butter, sugar, and heavy cream, whipped to perfection for a luxuriously smooth finish.
- Versatile and Delicious: Enjoy this cake as a decadent treat on its own, or customize it with your favorite toppings like fresh fruits, chocolate shavings, or a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
- Perfect for Sharing: Easily cut into cubes, this cake is ideal for sharing with friends and family, making it a hit at gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients:
- Cake Base:
- Eggs: 5 (approx. 55g each)
- Vegetable Oil: 50g
- Milk: 50g
- Cake Flour: 60g
- Granulated Sugar: 50g
- Lemon Juice: 5g
- Vanilla Extract: 5g
- Butter Cream:
- Unsalted Butter (softened): 80g
- Sugar: 50g
- Heavy Cream (room temperature): 280g
- Topping:
- Milk Powder
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cake Base:
- Separate eggs, keeping the whites chilled.
- Mix vegetable oil, milk, and egg yolks in a bowl. Gradually add cake flour.
- Whip egg whites with lemon juice, vanilla extract, and sugar to soft peaks, then fold gently into the yolk mixture.
- Pour batter into a lined 28x28x2.6 cm baking tray. Bake at 302℉/150℃ for 30 minutes.
- Cool the cake and slice it in half.
- Make the Butter Cream:
- Cream together softened butter and sugar. Gradually incorporate room-temperature heavy cream until thick.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Spread butter cream on one slice of cake, then top with the other slice.
- Cut the cake into 8 cubes, cover each with butter cream, and dust with milk powder.
Enjoy! This cake is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a delight to the eyes. Its elegant simplicity makes it a versatile choice for various events, from casual get-togethers to more formal celebrations.