Sweet Dreams Baby Shower Cake
Celebrate the arrival of a new little one with this delightful Sweet Dreams Baby Shower Cake. Featuring layers of moist vanilla sponge infused with a hint of almond, this cake is filled with a light and fluffy cream cheese frosting. Adorned with delicate pastel decorations and topped with a charming baby-themed cake topper, it’s the perfect centerpiece for your baby shower festivities.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Almond extract
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- as needed pastel decorations
- 1 baby-themed cake topper
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Step 2:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
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Step 3:
Divide the batter evenly between two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Step 4:
While the cakes are cooling, beat the cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and heavy cream, mixing until fluffy and well combined.
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Step 5:
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount 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 6:
Decorate the cake with pastel decorations and place the baby-themed cake topper on top. Chill the cake in the refrigerator until ready to serve.