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Golden Three-Tier Cake

A Show-Stopping Cake for Celebrations

12servings
1 hr
Intermediate
Worth the slow weekend prepMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Golden Three-Tier Cake

About this recipe

This golden three-tier cake is a spectacular choice for birthdays, weddings, or any special occasion. With fluffy layers and a buttery finish, it's both impressive and delightful.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.

  3. 3

    Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.

  6. 6

    Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.

  7. 7

    Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Chef's tip

Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.

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