Elegant Two-Tier Cake

1Ingredients

• For 6-inch tier: 2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 3/4 cup butter, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 4 egg whites, 3/4 cup milk, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp almond extract
• For 10-inch tier: 4 cups flour, 4 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 1/2 cups butter, 2 1/2 cups sugar, 8 egg whites, 1 1/2 cups milk, 2 tsp vanilla, 1 tsp almond extract
• For frosting: 4 cups butter, 12 cups powdered sugar, 8 tbsp milk, 4 tsp vanilla
• Cake dowels and cake boards

2Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare 6-inch layers (two pans) following standard cake method; bake at 350°F for 28-30 minutes.

2. 2

   Prepare 10-inch layers (two pans); bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes.

3. 3

   Cool, level, and torte each layer if desired.

4. 4

   Make Swiss meringue buttercream for smoothest finish.

5. 5

   Fill and frost bottom tier, place on sturdy cake board.

6. 6

   Insert dowels cut to tier height.

7. 7

   Fill and frost top tier on separate board.

8. 8

   Stack carefully using dowels for support.

9. 9

   Pipe buttercream roses using a 1M tip around the base and top edge.

10. 10

    Add any additional decorations as desired.