How to Cook Picnic Cake in 5 Minutes

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Are you ready to bring a little sweetness into your life? Well, buckle up because we’re about to dive into the world of Picnic Cake! This delightful treat is not just any ordinary cake; it’s perfect for those sunny afternoons when you want to impress everyone at your gathering, or simply treat yourself! Let’s get baking!

Here’s the Cake You Didn’t Know You Needed!

Feast your eyes on this lovely creation:

Picnic Cake - a mouthwatering dessert perfect for any occasion

Ingredients You’ll Need

Grab your aprons, food lovers! Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this scrumptious Picnic Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Your choice of frosting (buttercream, cream cheese, or whipped cream work wonders!)
  • Fresh fruit or sprinkles for decoration

Instructions to Create the Magic

Let’s get this party started! Follow these simple steps to create the Picnic Cake of your dreams:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Once the cakes are done, let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Frost the top of one cake layer, place the other layer on top, and frost the top and sides as desired.
  10. Decorate with fresh fruit or sprinkles to give your Picnic Cake that WOW factor!

And there you have it! An irresistibly delicious Picnic Cake that will have your friends and family singing your praises. Perfect for any occasion or just because it’s a Tuesday. Enjoy!