Easy Homemade Viral Cake Recipe: Perfect for Any Celebration

Name: Easy Homemade Viral Cake Recipe: Perfect for Any Celebration
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 2.5 cups All-purpose flour (Sifted); 1.5 cups Granulated sugar ( ); 2 teaspoons Baking powder ( ); 0.5 teaspoon Salt ( ); 1 cup Unsalted butter (Softened); 4 Large eggs (Room temperature); 1 cup Milk (Room temperature); 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract ( ); 3 cups Powdered sugar (For frosting, sifted); 8 ounces Cream cheese (For frosting, softened); 0.5 cup Heavy whipping cream (For frosting, chilled)

Learn how to bake a delicious and viral cake that's easy to make and perfect for any celebration. This recipe guides you through creating a moist, flavorful cake that will impress everyone. Follow our step-by-step instructions to achieve baking perfection every time.

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A slice of delicious cake with frosting

Recipe Information

20m

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

50m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Dessert

English

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

Protein

50g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Whole decorated cake ready to serve

Ingredients

Servings: 12

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Cake batter in a mixing bowl

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans, or line with parchment paper.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans, or line with parchment paper.
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Ensure pans are thoroughly greased and floured to prevent sticking, or use parchment paper for easy release.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Sifting flour helps to create a lighter, fluffier cake texture and prevents lumps.

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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Beat the butter and sugar for several minutes until very pale and fluffy for best results.
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Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
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Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
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Overmixing can lead to a tough cake. Stop mixing as soon as the ingredients are just combined.
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Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Avoid opening the oven door frequently, especially during the first 20 minutes, to prevent the cake from collapsing.

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Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely. While cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then slowly adding heavy cream and vanilla until fluffy.
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Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely. While cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then slowly adding heavy cream and vanilla until fluffy.
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Ensure cakes are completely cool before frosting, otherwise, the frosting will melt.
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Once the cakes are completely cool, frost them with the prepared cream cheese frosting. Decorate as desired and serve.
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Once the cakes are completely cool, frost them with the prepared cream cheese frosting. Decorate as desired and serve.
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For a smooth frosting, use an offset spatula and warm it slightly for easier spreading.