Ingredients
- High-quality cake flour
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Lemon zest
- Milk
- Fresh seasonal fruits
- Buttercream frosting
- Fondant (optional)
- Edible flowers (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Beat the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, then vanilla and lemon zest.
- Combine the dry and wet ingredients with milk until smooth.
- Pour the batter into prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely on wire racks.
- Layer the cakes with buttercream and fruit fillings in between.
- Frost the entire cake with a smooth layer of buttercream.
- Decorate with edible flowers and fresh fruit for a stunning finish.
Notes
For the best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overcrowding baking pans.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian