Name: Washington Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 1 9-inch cake (12 servings)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups granulated sugar; 4 eggs; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting); 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting); 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream (for frosting); Pinch of salt (for frosting)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Prepare the frosting by beating the softened butter until creamy, then gradually adding the confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix on low speed until combined. Add heavy cream gradually until desired consistency is reached.
Once the cakes are cooled, assemble the cake by frosting between the layers and on top and sides.
Garnish the cake as desired with sprinkles, fresh fruit, or confectioners' sugar.
Enjoy your Washington Cake with a warm cup of tea or your favorite beverage.

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