Serving Suggestions
- ☕ Perfect pairings:
- Hot coffee, black tea, or cold milk
- 🍦 Dessert upgrade:
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
- 🎉 For gatherings:
- Dust with powdered sugar or top with fresh berries
Make-Ahead & Storage Tips
- Room temp: Keeps covered 3–4 days—actually improves overnight!
- Freeze: Freeze unfrosted cake up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat gently.
- Prep ahead: Make sauce morning-of; store at room temp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Gluten-free?
A: Yes! Use 1:1 GF flour blend (like King Arthur).
Q: No buttermilk?
A: Make a substitute: ½ cup milk + ½ tbsp lemon juice or vinegar. Let sit 5 mins.
