Ingredients
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries (pureed)
– Pink food coloring (optional)
– Cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade, for decorating)
– Additional raspberries and sprinkles for garnish (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Two 9-inch round cake pans
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– Spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Parchment paper (for the cake pans)
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s get started on making this beautiful cake! First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans by greasing them and placing a circle of parchment paper at the bottom. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy—this usually takes about 3-5 minutes. It smells heavenly at this stage, and you can already tell this cake is going to be special! (See the next page below to continue steps…)
