Wedding cake –Are you ready to dive into the delicious world of wedding cakes? You might think wedding cakes are all about elegance and tradition, but let’s be honest: they’re also an excuse to eat cake! Today, we’re zeroing in on the ultimate classic – the Ivory Buttercream Wedding Cake. So grab your apron and let’s get started!
Classic Ivory Buttercream Wedding Cake
This beauty not only looks stunning on any wedding table, but it also tastes absolutely divine. Get your cake-loving heart ready as we embark on this sweet journey!
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk (or heavy cream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans. Because who wants a cake that’s sticking to the pan? Not us!
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes – enough time for a quick dance break!
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture, mixing just until all ingredients are combined.
- Evenly divide the batter among the prepared cake pans. Pop them in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Try not to start eating the raw batter now…
- Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely. Patience is a virtue, friends!
- While the cakes cool, let’s make the buttercream! In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and milk (or heavy cream), mixing until it’s smooth and fluffy. Feel free to taste-test along the way – quality control is key!
- Once the cakes are completely cool, it’s time to assemble! Place one layer on your serving plate, slather on some buttercream, stack another layer on top, and repeat! Top it off with the last cake layer and frost the entire cake. Don’t hold back – you can never have too much frosting!
- Decorate as you wish, and voilà! You now have a stunning Classic Ivory Buttercream Wedding Cake ready to delight guests or, you know, just you on a random Tuesday. Enjoy!