A beautifully arranged two-tier wedding cake on a marble countertop, adorned with fresh roses and baby's breath, surrounded by baking ingredients and tools, in a bright, airy kitchen filled with natural light.

Simple Wedding Cake: Your Perfect DIY Celebration Centerpiece

Simple Wedding Cake: Your Perfect DIY Celebration Centerpiece

Key Info:

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 38 minutes

Total Time: 3-4 hours

Servings: 30 people

Difficulty: Moderate

Dietary: Vegetarian-adaptable

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Equipment Needed:
  • Kitchen scale
  • 6-inch and 10-inch cake pans
  • Cake leveler (or sharp knife)
  • Offset spatula
  • Cake turntable (optional)
  • Cake boards
  • Cake dowels

Pro Tip: Don’t stress about having every single professional tool. Most home bakers can create a stunning cake with basic equipment!

Ingredients:
Cake Layers:
  • 5 cups cake flour
  • 4¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1½ cups unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2¼ cups buttermilk
  • 3¾ tsp baking powder
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 2½ tsp clear vanilla extract
  • â…“ cup vegetable oil
Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 11-12 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp heavy cream (if needed)
Crucial Baking Tips:
  • Room temperature ingredients are non-negotiable!
  • Don’t overmix your batter
  • Use parchment paper for easy cake removal
  • Always do a crumb coat before final frosting

A sunlit kitchen with a marble countertop featuring neatly arranged baking ingredients, including room temperature eggs, softened butter, and measured flour in glass bowls, alongside a kitchen scale and parchment-lined cake pans.

Method:
  1. Prepare Ingredients
    • Bring all ingredients to room temperature
    • Preheat oven to 350°F
    • Grease and line cake pans with parchment
  2. Mix Cake Batter
    • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
    • Add eggs one at a time
    • Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk
    • Mix until just combined
  3. Bake Cake Layers
    • Divide batter between prepared pans
    • Bake for 35-38 minutes
    • Check doneness: Toothpick comes out clean
    • Cool completely on wire rack
  4. Prepare Frosting
    • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth
    • Gradually add powdered sugar
    • Add vanilla and cream if needed
    • Mix until silky and spreadable
  5. Assemble Two-Tier Cake
    • Level cake layers
    • Apply crumb coat
    • Chill for 15-20 minutes
    • Add final frosting layer
    • Insert dowels in bottom tier for support
    • Carefully place top tier

Close-up of hands placing the final tier on a white wedding cake with cream cheese frosting, featuring dowels and an offset spatula. The cake is adorned with fresh roses and baby's breath, set on a silver stand against a neutral background.

Decorating Options:
  • Fresh flowers
  • Edible pressed flowers
  • Simple sprinkles
  • Minimalist design
  • Vintage dotted pattern
Storage & Make-Ahead:
  • Room temperature: 1-2 days
  • Refrigerate: Up to 5 days
  • Freeze unfrosted layers for 1 month
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
  • Don’t rush the cooling process
  • Ensure cake layers are completely level
  • Use proper support for multi-tier cakes
  • Don’t overwork the frosting
Flavor Variations:
  • Vanilla classic
  • Almond
  • Lemon
  • Red velvet
Budget-Friendly Pro Tips:
  • Buy ingredients in bulk
  • Use seasonal flowers
  • Simplify decoration
  • Consider one-tier design
Final Notes:

Creating your wedding cake is about love, not perfection. Embrace the process, have fun, and remember – it’ll taste delicious no matter what!

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