Perfectly Delightful Vanilla Birthday Cake
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 cup whole milk (360 mL), at room temperature
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7 large egg whites (210 g), at room temperature
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1 whole egg, at room temperature
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1 tablespoon (15 mL) pure vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) almond extract
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4 cups (460 g) cake flour, sifted
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2-1/4 cups (450 g) sugar
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1-3/4 tablespoons (25 grams) baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt (8 grams)
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1-1/2 sticks (170 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature and cut into cubes
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6 tablespoons (85 grams) vegetable shortening
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2-1/2 cups (5 sticks)(575 grams) unsalted butter, softened and cut into cubes
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5-1/4 cups (600 grams) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
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4-1/2 tablespoons (70 mL) milk
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1-1/2 tablespoons (23 mL) pure vanilla extract
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pinch or two of salt
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few drops pink gel colour
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pastel sugar pearls (I used 4mm), or any other sprinkles for decorating
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