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J'Adore Layer Cake

J'Adore Layer Cake is an elegant and delicious dessert that features multiple layers of moist vanilla-flavored cake, adorned with rich frosting and delicate decorations. This cake is perfect for special occasions, impressing your guests with its beauty and taste.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 4 People
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 round 9-inch cake pans
  • multiple mixing bowls
  • 1 electric mixer or whisk
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 set measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 oven
  • 1 cooling rack
  • 1 offset spatula or knife for frosting
  • 1 cake turntable (optional)

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups buttercream frosting made from approximately 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, 6 cups powdered sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • edible flowers or decorative sprinkles optional for decoration

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, level the tops of the cakes if necessary. Place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of buttercream frosting on top.
  • Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining buttercream.
  • If desired, decorate with edible flowers or sprinkles for an elegant presentation.

Notes

Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
You can make the cake layers a day in advance; just wrap them in plastic wrap once cooled to keep them fresh.
Experiment with different flavors of frosting or fillings for variety!