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3 tier wedding cake

3 Tier Wedding Cake

Discover the art of baking an elegant 3 tier wedding cake with expert tips, recipes, and designs. Perfect for weddings and special occasions.
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Chilling Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 50 people
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $300 to $1,000

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Serrated knife
  • Cake pans
  • Offset spatula

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 5 pcs eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • Fondant for covering the cake
  • Buttercream for frosting
  • Optional fillings (fruit preserves, mousse, etc.)
  • Edible decorations for decoration (flowers, gold leaf)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven and prepare cake pans.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (cake flour, baking powder, and baking soda).
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, and mix until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepped cake pans and bake according to the recipe's specified time.
  • Once baked, allow the cakes to cool completely.
  • Level the cakes using a serrated knife to ensure flat surfaces.
  • Apply a crumb coat by spreading a thin layer of frosting over each cake tier.
  • Chill the cakes for about 20 minutes in the fridge.
  • Roll out the fondant and drape over each cooled and chilled cake tier smoothly.
  • Stack the tiers using appropriate dowels for support.
  • Decorate as desired, adding edible decorations.

Notes

This recipe is loved for its elegance and delicious flavors. A cake that will showcase your baking skills!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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