👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven
Preheat your oven to 175 °C (350 °F).
Grease and flour two round cake pans (20 cm / 8 inches), or line them with parchment paper for easy release.
Step 2: Mix dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream butter and sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar with a hand mixer on medium speed for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
Step 4: Add eggs and vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 5: Combine wet and dry ingredients
Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in batches, alternating with the milk—starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined—do not overmix, or the cake will lose its softness.
Step 6: Bake the cake
Divide the batter evenly between the pans.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
🥄 Step 7: Make the whipped cream
In a chilled bowl, whip together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla on high speed for 3–4 minutes until stiff peaks form.
(Don’t overwhip, or it may turn grainy.)
🎂 Step 8: Assemble the cake
Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate.
Spread a generous layer of whipped cream on top.
Place the second cake layer on top and cover the top and sides with the remaining whipped cream.
🍓 Optional Garnishes
Decorate with:
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Fresh berries
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Chocolate shavings
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Caramel sauce
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Toasted nuts
✨ Variations
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Chocolate Whipped Cream Cake: Replace ¼ cup of flour with unsweetened cocoa powder.
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Lemon Whipped Cream Cake: Add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the batter.
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Coconut Dream Cake: Mix ½ cup shredded coconut into the whipped cream and sprinkle some on top.
💡 Tips for Success
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Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
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Chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping the cream for best results.
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Use stabilized whipped cream (add 1 tablespoon cornstarch or cream cheese) if the cake will sit out for a long time.
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Use a warm knife for clean, smooth slices.
💬 Conclusion
Soft, fluffy, and elegantly simple – this best whipped cream cake of all time is pure joy in every bite. Whether you top it with fresh fruit or rich chocolate, this cake will wow every guest at your table.
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