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Emma Carter

Mother’s Day Vanilla Celebration Cake

A soft layered vanilla cake with creamy buttercream frosting and simple elegant decorating ideas perfect for Mother’s Day celebrations.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
For the Buttercream
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Decorations
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Raspberries
  • Edible flowers
  • Mint leaves
  • Lemon slices

Method
 

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
    Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
      Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
        Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk until fully combined.
          Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 28 to 30 minutes.
            Cool the cakes completely before frosting.
              Beat butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth to make the buttercream.
                Frost the cake with a crumb coat and chill for 20 minutes.
                  Add the final frosting layer and decorate with fresh berries, flowers, or frosting swirls.

                    Notes

                    Decorate with fresh fruit the same day for the best appearance. Slightly uneven frosting swirls give the cake a more natural homemade look. Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days.