Heaven on Earth Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, well-chilled
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for whipped cream)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add softened butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
4. Pour into Pans: Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans.
5. Bake the Cakes: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool the Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on wire racks.
7. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until smooth.
8. Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, place the second layer, and frost the top and sides.
9. Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

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