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WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CAKE: THE ULTIMATE CELEBRATION DESSERT

Wedding Anniversary Cake: The Ultimate Celebration Dessert

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

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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:
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C)
  2. Grease cake pans thoroughly
  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy
  4. Add eggs one at a time
  5. Alternate dry ingredients and milk
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes
  7. Check doneness with toothpick test
  8. Cool completely
  9. Apply crumb coat
  10. Decorate with final frosting layer

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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!

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