INGREDIENTS
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Buttercream frosting (for crumb coat and decoration)
- Fondant (white, or color of choice, for covering the tiers)
- Fresh flowers or sugar flowers for decoration
- Gold leaf or edible pearls for additional decoration (optional)
- Food coloring (optional)
Recipe
- Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
- - Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line your cake pans, ensuring you have the correct sizes for each tier.
- Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- - In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Step 3: Cream Butter & Sugar
- - Beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients & Milk
- - Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, until smooth.
- Step 5: Bake the Cakes
- - Divide the batter into three portions according to the size of your pans (e.g., 6-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch).
- - Bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- - Let the cakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 6: Crumb Coat & Chill
- - Once the cakes are cool, apply a thin layer of buttercream frosting to seal in crumbs.
- - Chill each tier in the fridge for 30 minutes to set the crumb coat.
- Step 7: Fondant Covering
- - Roll out the fondant and gently cover each cake tier, smoothing it out to remove any air bubbles or wrinkles.
- - Trim the excess fondant.
- Step 8: Assemble the Cake
- - Stack the cakes, starting with the largest tier at the bottom. Use dowels or cake supports to keep each layer sturdy.
- - If needed, apply more buttercream between layers for extra support.
- Step 9: Decoration
- - Decorate the cake with fresh or sugar flowers placed around each tier. You can use a mix of colors to complement your theme.
- - Optional: Add edible gold leaf, pearls, or any other decorations to enhance the elegance of the cake.
- Step 10: Serve
- - Place the tiered wedding cake on a sturdy cake stand and serve at room temperature. It’s a showstopper for any celebration!