Sweet Portuguese Kid-Friendly Cake
A delicious and moist cake perfect for dessert. Made with love, this cake is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.
Ingredients
- ●2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- ●1 cup granulated sugar
- ●1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ●2 large eggs
- ●1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ●1 cup young portuguese dessert jelly
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until it's light and fluffy.
- 4
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- 5
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating until just combined.
- 6
Beat in the vanilla extract.
- 7
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread the Portuguese dessert jelly on top.
- 11
Place the second cake layer on top and dust with powdered sugar.
- 12
Serve and enjoy!