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Cute minimalist buttercream cake decorated with fresh flowers

Cute Minimalist Buttercream Cake

A charming and delicious cake with a soft and fluffy texture, topped with sweet buttercream frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup milk or dairy-free substitute
  • 3 pieces eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 drops pink food coloring optional for decoration
Buttercream Frosting
  • 2 cups buttercream frosting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined.
Baking
  1. 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.
  2. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decoration
  1. Once cooled, level the tops of the cakes if necessary and ice with buttercream frosting, tinting some of it with pink food coloring for decoration.
  2. Decorate the cake as desired and serve.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for about a week. For long-term storage, freeze individual cake layers wrapped in plastic wrap and foil for up to 3 months.