Elegant 18th Birthday Cake

An elegant and festive 18th birthday cake by Ella Chef, featuring layers of vanilla sponge, berry compote, and whipped cream frosting—perfect for celebrating adulthood in style.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 35

Cooling Time 20

Total Time 1 30

Servings: 10 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: European

Calories: 460

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Vanilla Cake Base

2 ½ cups cake flour sifted
2 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs room temperature
1 cup whole milk room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract

Berry Compote Filling

2 cups mixed berries fresh or frozen
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp lemon juice

Whipped Cream Frosting

2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
½ cup powdered sugar sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract
fresh berries and edible gold decorations for garnish

Equipment

Electric mixer
8-inch Cake Pans
Cooling rack
Offset Spatula

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch pans.
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
Alternate adding dry ingredients with milk until smooth. Divide into pans.
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden. Let cool completely.
For the compote, simmer berries, sugar, and lemon juice for 10 minutes until thickened. Cool before use.
Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
Layer cake with berry compote and whipped cream. Frost the outside and decorate with berries and gold accents.

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 42g

Notes

To enhance elegance, add gold leaf accents or glitter candles. Refrigerate until ready to serve for a firm texture and fresh taste.

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