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Dorothy Thomas

Dream Cake Recipe

Indulge in the heavenly Dream Cake – a moist, fluffy vanilla sponge layered with creamy frosting and fresh berries. This showstopper dessert is perfect for celebrations or whenever you crave something sweet and dreamy!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 180g 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • 7g 1 ½ tsp Baking powder
  • 1g ¼ tsp Salt
  • 113g ½ cup Unsalted butter (softened)
  • 200g 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 2 Large eggs
  • 10ml 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 120ml ½ cup Vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
  • 340g 1 ½ cups Unsalted butter (softened)
  • 360g 3 cups Powdered sugar
  • 30ml 2 tbsp Heavy cream
  • 5ml 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 150g 1 cup Fresh berries (strawberries/raspberries)

Equipment

  • 2 x 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Piping bag (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line cake pans.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients: Flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter & sugar: Beat until fluffy (~3 mins). Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  4. Alternate mixes: Add dry ingredients and milk in batches, mixing until just combined.
  5. Bake: Divide batter into pans. Bake for 22-25 mins or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla. Whip until light.
  7. Fold in half the berries (reserve some for garnish).
  8. Layer cakes with frosting in between. Cover the entire cake with remaining frosting.
  9. Decorate with fresh berries. Chill for 30 mins before serving.

Notes

  • Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Substitutes: Use yogurt instead of milk for extra moisture.
  • For a twist: Add lemon zest to the batter!