Vintage Cake Tutorial with Wafer Flowers and Butterflies

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Pour the cake batter into a greased cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well. Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, and continue to beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.

Once the cake is cool, spread a generous amount of the buttercream frosting on top. Using the wafer paper, create beautiful cake decorations by designing and painting poppies and wilted flowers according to your preference.

Finish with simple yet elegant wafer butterflies. To attach, use a small dab of edible glue.