WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CAKE: THE ULTIMATE CELEBRATION DESSERT
Wedding Anniversary Cake: The Ultimate Celebration Dessert
Contents
Key Info:
Prep Time: 40-60 minutes
Cook Time: 30-45 minutes
Total Time: 1.5-2.5 hours
Servings: 8-30
Difficulty: Moderate to Advanced
Dietary Options: Vegetarian, Vegan-adaptable
Equipment Needed:
- Round cake pans
- Stand/hand mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Offset palette knife
- Piping bags
- Cake turntable
- Cooling rack
Ingredients:
For 8″ Round Cake:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1.5 cups
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup
- Large eggs: 4
- Baking powder: 2 tsp
- Vanilla extract: 2 tsp
- Milk: ¾ cup
Crucial Pro Tips:
- Room temperature ingredients blend smoother
- Don’t overmix batter
- Use precise measurements
- Cool completely before decorating
Method:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C)
- Grease cake pans thoroughly
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy
- Add eggs one at a time
- Alternate dry ingredients and milk
- Bake for 35-40 minutes
- Check doneness with toothpick test
- Cool completely
- Apply crumb coat
- Decorate with final frosting layer
Decoration Options:
- Edible flowers
- Gold/silver leaf
- Custom toppers
- Milestone number decorations
Storage:
- Room temperature (frosted): 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 3 days
- Freezable (unfrosted): 2 months
Variations:
- Vegan version
- Gluten-free adaptation
- Flavor options:
- Red velvet
- Chocolate truffle
- Lemon drizzle
- Fruit and almond
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
- Overbaking
- Insufficient cooling
- Unstable stacking
- Moisture-compromised decorations
Expert Recommendation:
Personalize your cake with meaningful touches that celebrate your unique love story. Every anniversary is a milestone worth remembering deliciously!