Naked Cake with Buttercream Frosting
A beautiful naked cake layered with fluffy vanilla cake and finished with light buttercream frosting, perfect for weddings, birthdays, or any celebration.
Equipment
- 1 Cake Pans Two 8-inch round cake pans
- 1 Mixer Stand mixer or hand mixer
Ingredients
Cake Layers
- 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened
- 3-4 cups Powdered sugar Sifted
- 2-3 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Pinch Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.2 ½ cups All-purpose flour, 2 cups Granulated sugar, 1 cup Unsalted butter
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.1 cup Unsalted butter, 2 cups Granulated sugar
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract.3 large Eggs, 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.2 ½ cups All-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons Baking powder, ½ teaspoon Baking soda, ½ teaspoon Salt
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.1 cup Buttermilk, 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour, 2 cups Granulated sugar
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
- To make the buttercream frosting, beat the softened butter with powdered sugar until fluffy. Add cream and vanilla, and beat until smooth.1 cup Unsalted butter, 3-4 cups Powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons Heavy cream, 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Frost the cooled cake layers with the buttercream frosting, starting with a crumb coat and then finishing with the final layer of frosting.1 cup Unsalted butter, 3-4 cups Powdered sugar
Notes
- This Naked Cake is perfect for any celebration.
- It pairs well with fresh fruits and flowers for added decoration.
- Keep the cake refrigerated for optimal freshness.