Nurturing Nest Baby Shower Cake
Celebrate the upcoming arrival with this beautifully crafted cake featuring layers of moist vanilla sponge, filled with a light cream cheese frosting and adorned with delicate pastel decorations. Perfect for a baby shower, this cake combines elegance and sweetness to create a memorable centerpiece for your celebration.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup Milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- as needed pastel food coloring
- as desired edible decorations
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:
Add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
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Step 3:
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 4:
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 5:
In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually add the heavy cream and beat until fluffy.
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Step 6:
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 7:
Use pastel food coloring to tint some frosting and pipe decorations on the cake. Add edible decorations as desired.
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Step 8:
Slice the cake and serve it at the baby shower. Enjoy the celebration!