Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (optional for design)
- Fresh strawberries or cherries for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your preferred cake pans.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, alternating with milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Level the layers if necessary. Spread frosting on the first layer, add the second, and cover with a generous coat of frosting.
- Decorate with food coloring or themed toppings like strawberries or cherries for a vibrant look.
Notes
- Best served within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
- For added fun, customize frosting colors to mimic Joey’s playful personality.
- Refrigerate decorated cake if using perishable toppings.
- Can be prepared a day in advance and assembled just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/10 of the cake)
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg