Golden Years Retirement Cake
Celebrate a well-deserved retirement with this delightful cake featuring layers of moist vanilla sponge and a rich cream cheese frosting. Adorned with fresh fruits and a touch of elegance, this cake is perfect for honoring a lifetime of achievements.
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
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup Milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh fruits (e.g., berries, kiwi)
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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Step 2:
In another bowl, cream the butter until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and milk.
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Step 3:
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Step 4:
Divide the batter evenly between two greased 9-inch round cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 5:
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Step 6:
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and heavy cream, mixing until fluffy.
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Step 7:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
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Step 8:
Decorate the top of the cake with fresh fruits for an elegant finish.
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Step 9:
Slice the cake and serve it to celebrate the retirement.