Cranberry Layer Cake Recipe Taste of Home from www.tasteofhome.com
Introduction
A layer cake is a classic dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s for a birthday, a wedding, or just a special treat, a layer cake is sure to impress. This recipe is easy to follow and will result in a delicious, moist cake that’s perfect for decorating.
Ingredients
For the cake layers, you will need:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup whole milk
4 large eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the frosting, you will need:
2 cups unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
Step 2: Make the cake batter
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Step 3: Bake the cake layers
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then remove them from the pans and cool completely on wire racks.
Step 4: Make the frosting
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Assemble the cake
Place one cake layer on a cake stand or serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top of the cake, then place the next cake layer on top. Repeat with the remaining cake layer and frosting.
Step 6: Decorate the cake
Decorate the cake with additional frosting, if desired. You can use a piping bag and tip to create swirls, or simply spread the frosting evenly over the cake.
Nutrition
This cake recipe makes 12 servings. The nutrition information per serving is:
Calories: 670
Total Fat: 40g
Saturated Fat: 25g
Cholesterol: 165mg
Sodium: 190mg
Total Carbohydrates: 72g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Sugars: 57g
Protein: 4g
Conclusion
This layer cake recipe is easy to make and results in a delicious, moist cake that’s perfect for any occasion. With a creamy, buttery frosting and three layers of fluffy cake, this dessert is sure to impress your guests. Give it a try and see for yourself how delicious it can be!
