Description
A simple and elegant buttercream cake that focuses on minimal ingredients and decoration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2–4 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add softened butter and milk; beat until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour batter into greased cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely.
- For frosting, beat softened butter and gradually add powdered sugar.
- Add milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost the cooled cakes and assemble as desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Use food coloring for a pop of color.
- Decorate with fresh fruits or flowers for a minimalist touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Minimalist Buttercream Cakes, Simple Cakes, Buttercream Frosting