Vanilla Layer Cake with Buttercream Roses
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
tsp baking soda
tsp salt
cup unsalted butter softened
1 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cups buttermilk
For the Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
For Decoration:
Food coloring peach or light orange
Piping tips: Large rose tip Wilton 1M or similar
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Instructions:
For the Cake:
1. Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow cakes to cool completely on wire racks.
For the Frosting:
1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Add vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Beat on high until fluffy. Add more cream for a softer texture.
To Assemble:
1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread an even layer of frosting on top.
2. Repeat with the second and third layers, ensuring smooth frosting between layers.
3. Frost the entire cake with a thin crumb coat, then apply a smooth final layer of frosting.
For the Decoration:
1. Tint a small amount of frosting with food coloring to achieve a soft peach hue.
2. Fit a piping bag with a large rose tip and fill it with the tinted frosting.
3. Pipe buttercream roses on the top of the cake, starting from the center of each rose and swirling outward.
4. Add smaller swirls or ruffles to the sides for an elegant finish.