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Preheat the oven to 350 °F/180 °C. Grease a 16 x 11 inch cake pan with butter, and set on a side.
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In a large mixing bowl mix together butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, until creamy for 5 minutes. Using a spatula to scrape the bowl in between. Add the egg one at a time, beat until combined for 2-3 minutes. Add vanilla extract and beat for another 2 minutes.
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In a separate medium size bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add in the batter in 3 additions with the whole milk, mix until just combined.
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Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pan, tap a few times to remove air bubbles. Bake until golden brown 45-55 minutes or until a butter knife inserted comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool down completely. Transfer the cake in a large tray then trim all of the corners according to the video.
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To make the frosting: In a large pot or saucepan, add the powdered sugar with little water at a time and mix. Add food colour and mix over medium-low heat for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and mix with a spatula.
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Pour the frosting all over the cake, tap the pan for the icing to move around. Let sit for 45 minutes before slicing the cake.
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Note: I have used purple food colour but use any colour you prefer and also this cake can be preserved for a week. After adding the dry ingredients to the wet please make sure to not over mix because this is how we have a big possibility to get a tough cake in the centre. Keep the wire rack in the centre of the oven before you preheat it.
Recipe by Laila
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