Best Wedding Cake Recipe: A Timeless Classic
A wedding cake is more than just dessert; it's a symbol of celebration and a centerpiece of your special day. It should be both beautiful and delicious, reflecting your personal style and creating a memorable moment for you and your guests.
Here's a classic wedding cake recipe that is sure to impress:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 3 cups cake flour
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions:
Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cream together butter and milk in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting:
- Cream together butter, powdered sugar, milk, and extracts until smooth and fluffy.
Assembly:
- Level the tops of the cakes.
- Place one cake layer on a cake stand or serving plate.
- Spread a generous layer of frosting over the cake.
- Top with the second cake layer.
- Frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
- Decorate as desired.
Tips:
- For a more intense vanilla flavor, use pure vanilla extract.
- To prevent the cake from cracking, use a serrated knife to level the tops.
- To achieve a smooth finish, use a cake turntable and a cake scraper.
- You can personalize your wedding cake by adding fresh flowers, edible pearls, or other decorations.
- Get creative with your cake flavorings! You can add lemon zest, orange zest, or even chocolate chips.
This recipe is a great starting point for your wedding cake. Feel free to experiment with different flavors and decorations to create a truly unique and unforgettable centerpiece for your big day. Remember, the most important element is that it reflects your love and commitment to each other.
