Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup milk
For the Fricassee Filling:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture.
- 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.
2. Make the Fricassee Filling:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add chicken, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned.
- Sprinkle flour over the chicken and stir to coat. Slowly add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
3. Prepare the Frosting:
- Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, continue beating until creamy.
4. Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the cooled fricassee filling over the top.
- Place the second cake layer on top of the filling.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the cream cheese frosting.