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2) Single-Tier Driftwood Semi-Naked Cake with Fresh Thyme

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups 240g all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups 300g granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup 240ml milk
  • 1/2 cup 115g unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 240ml heavy cream
  • 8 oz 225g cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup 30g powdered sugar
  • Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round pan and line the bottom.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar until light. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  3. Alternate adding dry mix and milk, starting and ending with dry. Pour batter into pan and bake 25–30 minutes until a toothpick is clean. Cool completely.
  4. Whip cream cheese, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until spreadable. Spread a thin layer over the cooled cake so some cake shows through.
  5. Drag the back of a spoon around the sides to create a driftwood texture. Top with thyme sprigs arranged casually.