Turkish Delight Layer Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. 4

   Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. 5

   In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.

6. 6

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.

7. 7

   Gently fold in the Turkish delight pieces.

8. 8

   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

10. 10

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

11. 11

    Once cooled, layer the cakes with your choice of frosting or cream, and decorate as desired.