Delicious and Classic Gone with the Wind Cake Recipe

This Gone with the Wind Cake is a traditional Southern dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. With layers of light and fluffy cake, tangy cream cheese frosting, and a hint of coconut, this cake is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Add the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
6. Stir in the vanilla extract and coconut.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on wire racks.
10. Frost with cream cheese frosting and decorate as desired.

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