Rising Heights of Sweetness: The Allure of Multi-Layered Cakes

(2-Tier Cake Recipe)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk until combined.
6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting and assembling them.

(3-Tier Cake Recipe)

Ingredients:

• 3 cups cake flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three round cake pans.
2. Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk until combined.
6. Divide the batter among the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting and assembling.

(4-Tier Cake Recipe)

Ingredients:

• 4 1/2 cups cake flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 8 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line four round cake pans.
2. Whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk until well combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting and assembling them into tiers.