INGREDIENTS
3
and 3/4 cups (431g) sifted all-purpose flour*
1 tsp
baking powder
3/4 tsp
baking soda
1 tsp
salt
1
and 1/2 cups (3 sticks; 345g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2 cups
granulated sugar
5
large eggs, at room temperature
1 tbsp
pure vanilla extract (yes, Tbsp!)
1
and 3/4 cups (420ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*
optional: 1-2 cups fresh raspberries (or other berry, see note)
1
and 1/2 cups (3 sticks; 345g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
5 cups
(600-720g) confectioners' sugar
5 tbsp
(75-90ml) heavy cream
1 tsp
pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp
salt
finishing decorations (see post above for inspiration!)