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Fluffy Snowball Cake

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A light, airy winter dessert with soft pillowy layers dusted with sweet powdered sugar, perfect for cozy celebrations and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Optional: pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or non-stick spray and lightly dust with flour.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the bowl occasionally.
  5. Mix in vanilla extract until combined.
  6. Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Fold gently with a rubber spatula after each addition, being careful not to overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cool, dust the top generously with powdered sugar using a fine sieve to create the snowball effect.

Notes

Softening butter properly is key for a fluffy texture. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light. Let the cake cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar to maintain the snowball effect. Tent with foil if edges brown too fast. Variations include adding cinnamon and nutmeg, using cocoa powder for chocolate version, or gluten-free and vegan substitutions.

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