Quinceanera Cake Recipe
A festive, homemade cake bursting with flavor and vibrant berries, perfect for celebrating life’s milestones. Simple to make, cost-effective, and sure to impress.
Equipment
- Oven, mixer (or hand whisk)
- two 9-inch round cake pans
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wire cooling rack
- spatula, and a cake stand.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mixed berries fresh or frozen
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup heavy cream for frosting
- ½ cup powdered sugar for frosting
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter – Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then mix in eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk and sour cream. Fold in mixed berries.
- Bake the Cake – Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting – Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and almond extract until soft peaks form. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- Assemble and Decorate – Spread a layer of frosting on one cake, stack the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake. Decorate with fresh berries and edible flowers for a stunning quinceañera look!
Notes
• Use room-temperature ingredients for best texture.
• Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light.
• Experiment with different fruits or a touch of cocoa for a twist.
• Allow cake to cool completely before frosting for optimal results.
• Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light.
• Experiment with different fruits or a touch of cocoa for a twist.
• Allow cake to cool completely before frosting for optimal results.
