Gather your ingredients and tools
Before you begin, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients and tools. Here’s a list to get you started:
- 2 and a half cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1 and a half cups of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup of milk
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- Icing sugar for dusting
- Piping bags and tips for decoration
- Two round cake pans of different sizes
- Offset spatulas
Baking the cakes
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans with butter or non-stick spray.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
3. In a separate larger bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
6. Stir in the vanilla extract.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the two cake pans.
8. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cakes to cool completely before moving on to the next step.
Assembly and decoration
1. Once the cakes have cooled, carefully remove them from the pans.
2. Place the larger cake on your serving dish or cake base.
3. Spread a layer of frosting or buttercream on top of the larger cake to act as a filling.
4. Carefully place the smaller cake on top of the frosted layer.
5. Frost the entire two-tier cake with a thin layer of icing to create a crumb coat.
6. Place the cake in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the crumb coat to set.
7. Remove the cake from the refrigerator and frost it again with a thicker layer of icing.
8. Use piping bags and tips to pipe decorations on the cake, if desired.
9. Finally, dust the cake with icing sugar for a beautiful finishing touch.
Enjoy your masterpiece!
There you have it! By following these simple steps, you can create a stunning two-tier cake that will surely impress your guests. Remember to customize the flavors and decorations to suit your preferences and the occasion. Now it’s time to slice and enjoy your delicious masterpiece!