Whimsical Whipped Dream Cake

Ingredients: 

For the Cake:
  - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  - 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  - 1/2 tsp salt
  - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  - 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  - 4 large eggs
  - 1 cup whole milk
For the Whipped Cream Frosting:
  - 2 cups heavy cream
  - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  - 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Decorations:
  - Fresh berries
  - Edible flowers
  - Sprinkles
  - Chocolate shavings

Instructions:

1. **Preheat the Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.

2. **Mix the Dry Ingredients:** In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. **Cream Butter and Sugar:** In a large bowl, beat the sugar, butter, and oil until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.

4. **Add Eggs:** Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

5. **Combine Mixtures:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

6. **Bake the Cake:** Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. **Prepare the Whipped Cream Frosting:** In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

8. **Assemble the Cake:** Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of whipped cream frosting on top. Add the second cake layer and cover the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream frosting.

9. **Decorate:** Garnish with fresh berries, edible flowers, sprinkles, or chocolate shavings as desired.

Enjoy your whimsical creation! 🎂