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How to Make Deliciously Refreshing Naked Layer Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a show-stopping dessert that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than this Deliciously Refreshing Naked Layer Cake. This stunning cake is not only visually stunning with its naked layer design, but it is also incredibly delicious and refreshing, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion.

What sets this Naked Layer Cake apart is its combination of light and moist layers, paired with a tangy and bright lemon curd filling and a creamy a...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk
  • ⅔ cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk, or as needed
  • 1 cup strawberries, quartered
  • 1 cup blueberries

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 2-layer cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter two 9-inch cake pans and sprinkle with flour.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • Beat white sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until very light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract. Add flour mixture in batches, alternating with milk, beating batter briefly after each addition until thick and smooth.
  • Divide batter equally between the 2 prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean and edges are lightly browned and lift away from the sides, 25 to 35 minutes.
  • Beat butter in another bowl until fluffy. Add sugar 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and mix in milk until frosting reaches your desired consistency. Do not refrigerate frosting before spreading on the cake.
  • Let cakes cool to around room temperature, at least 30 minutes. Remove from pans and refrigerate until cold and firm, about 20 minutes.
  • Place 1 layer of cake on a platter. Spread 1 inch of frosting on top, avoiding the sides. Push about 1/3 of the strawberries and blueberries into the frosting. Top with the second layer and repeat with frosting and adding berries. Top cake with another inch of frosting and the rest of the berries. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

    • Nutrition

    597 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 132mg
    • Sodium: 397mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 80g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 55g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 100mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 132mg

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