Description
Delectable Aries vintage cake sparkles with celestial charm, blending nostalgic flavors and zodiac-inspired elegance. Passionate bakers can create this stellar dessert that connects culinary artistry with astrological magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Frosting Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat two circular cake molds with butter or cooking spray.
- Sift together the dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring even distribution of flour, cocoa, sugar, leavening agent, and seasoning.
- Whisk eggs in a separate container, then incorporate milk and softened butter, blending until smooth and homogeneous.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring minimally to prevent over-mixing and maintain a light texture.
- Evenly distribute the batter between prepared pans, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Position pans in preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring doneness by inserting a clean skewer that emerges without wet batter.
- Remove cakes from oven and allow to rest in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- Once completely cooled, prepare a luxurious topping by whipping cream and gradually integrating powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Carefully spread the cream frosting between cake layers and over the entire surface, creating an elegant finish.
Notes
- Flour Swap: Use gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the cake’s soft texture.
- Dairy Alternative: Replace milk with almond or oat milk for a lactose-free option without compromising richness.
- Egg Substitution: Use mashed banana or applesauce to create a vegan-friendly cake with similar moisture and binding properties.
- Temperature Precision: Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and even baking, preventing dense or uneven cake layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg