Gentle Breeze Baby Shower Cake
Celebrate the arrival of a new little one with this delicate cake featuring layers of soft vanilla sponge infused with a hint of lavender and filled with a light cream cheese frosting. Topped with fresh berries and edible flowers, this cake is a perfect centerpiece for your baby shower.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- for decoration edible flowers
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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Step 3:
In another bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth, then gradually add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
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Step 4:
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Step 5:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined. Stir in the dried lavender.
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Step 6:
Divide the batter evenly between two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 7:
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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Step 8:
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar and heavy cream until you reach a spreadable consistency.
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Step 9:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of frosting on top, then add the second layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
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Step 10:
Top the cake with fresh berries and edible flowers for decoration.