Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups (500g) powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3–4 tbsp heavy cream

For Decoration:

• Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• Fresh mint leaves

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
5. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.
6. Make Frosting: Beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream, beating until smooth and fluffy.
7. Assemble: Spread frosting between the cake layers, on top, and around the sides.
8. Decorate: Top the cake with fresh berries and mint leaves for a beautiful finish.

Enjoy your delicious homemade vanilla berry cake!