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Garden Party Cake

A delightful and colorful cake perfect for outdoor gatherings, layered with fresh fruits and a light whipped cream frosting.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup milk whole
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting
  • 2 cups heavy cream chilled
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
  • 1 cup strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup kiwi sliced

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add softened butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting and Assembly
  1. In a mixing bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  2. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream on top and add half of the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi.
  3. Top with the second cake layer and frost the top and sides with the remaining whipped cream.
  4. Decorate with the remaining fruits on top.
  5. Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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