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Easy Gorgeous Mother’s Day Cake

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A simple, moist, and tender vanilla cake perfect for Mother’s Day celebrations, decorated with fresh flowers or berries and a creamy buttercream frosting with a cottage cheese twist.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 ½ teaspoons (10g) baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed slightly
  • 2 teaspoons (10ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • ¼ cup (60g) cottage cheese, blended smooth (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt (for frosting)
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh edible flowers or fresh berries (for decoration)
  • Colored sprinkles or pearl sugar (optional)
  • Fruit zest (lemon or orange, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
  5. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  6. Alternate adding the flour mixture and warmed milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix on low speed just until combined.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and tap gently to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well.
  11. Blend the cottage cheese until smooth and add it to the frosting along with vanilla extract, salt, and heavy cream. Adjust cream quantity for desired consistency.
  12. Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate, spreading a generous layer of frosting on top, then adding the second layer and covering the entire cake with frosting.
  13. Decorate with fresh edible flowers or berries, sprinkles, and citrus zest as desired.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients to avoid curdling and dense cake. Cream butter and sugar thoroughly for a light texture. Be gentle when mixing flour to avoid toughness. Blending cottage cheese into frosting adds creaminess and a fresh tang. Chill cake for 15 minutes before frosting for easier spreading. Ensure fresh flowers are edible and pesticide-free.

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