Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (optional)
- Buttercream frosting (for decoration)
- Graduation-themed cake toppers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. If desired, add food coloring to achieve your desired aesthetic. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, frost with buttercream and add graduation-themed cake toppers for decoration.
Notes
- For a more colorful cake, try adding different food coloring to each layer of batter.
- Ensure your butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Feel free to customize the cake flavor by adding cocoa powder for a chocolate version or lemon zest for a citrus twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 85
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