Simple Design Anniversary Cake Recipe

Cake cutting to celebrate anniversary is a great way to grace the occasion amongst near and dear ones. Today's recipe features a delicious anniversary cake with buttercream frosting in a simple design. Ingredients Cake layers 3 ¼ cup all-purpose flour 3 cup granulated sugar 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter (or 2 sticks, room temperature) 2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract 5 eggs 1 ½ cups buttermilk room temperature ⅛ cup vegetable oil Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting 8 ounces cream cheese (one package, softened) 1 cup butter (2 sticks or 16 Tablespoons, softened) 6 cups powdered sugar 2-4 Tablespoons milk 1 Tablespoon clear vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt (if using unsalted butter) 2-3 drops liquid pink food coloring (save and add later) 2-3 drops liquid purple food coloring (save and add later) Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare three 8 inch round pans with baker's floured spray (or grease and line with parchment rounds). Mix togeth...