Snowfall Celebration Buttercream Cake
Snowfall Celebration Buttercream Cake is a festive treat that embodies the warmth of winter gatherings. This soft and fluffy cake, layered with creamy buttercream frosting and dusted with powdered sugar, creates a magical dessert experience. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or cozy nights in, this cake is sure to be the highlight of any celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the butter mixture while alternating with milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream until desired consistency is reached. Frost cooled cakes generously and dust with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg