Description
Indulge in the vibrant delight of Patchwork Quilt Cake, a visually stunning dessert that combines colorful layers with rich flavors. This cake is perfect for any celebration, from birthdays to weddings, and encourages creativity with flavor combinations and decorations. With its moist texture and easy preparation, even novice bakers can create an impressive centerpiece that will leave guests in awe. Top it off with fresh berries and a delightful frosting for a truly memorable treat that will be the star of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup softened butter
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk (2%)
- For frosting: 1 cup butter
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy (5-7 minutes).
- Add vanilla and eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients with milk.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting with whipped buttercream and topping with fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 105g)
- Calories: 354
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 192mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 57mg