Description
- This vanilla tea party cake is light, fluffy, and filled with berry jam. It’s the perfect elegant dessert for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, or classic afternoon teas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup raspberry or strawberry jam
- Whipped buttercream (see notes)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Divide batter between pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
- Spread jam between layers, then frost with whipped buttercream.
Notes
- For a lighter frosting, beat 1 cup butter with 3 cups powdered sugar and 2–3 tablespoons of milk or cream until fluffy.
- Add a few drops of vanilla extract or rosewater for floral notes.
- Top with fresh berries, edible flowers, or pastel sprinkles for a tea party vibe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg