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Vanilla Cake Recipe

Author: Natalie Carter
This delicious vanilla cake recipe is perfect for any occasion, offering a light and fluffy texture with a rich vanilla flavor. It's easy to make and can be customized with different frostings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 2 ¼ cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon Baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon Salt
  • ¾ cup Unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups Granulated sugar
  • 3 pieces Large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or whole milk, room temperature
  • 6 pieces Large egg whites

For the Buttercream

  • 1 ½ cups Granulated sugar
  • 2 cups Unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract

For Decoration

  • Confetti sprinkles, nonpareils Adds a festive touch.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans, and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Mixing and Baking

  • Cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Reduce the mixer speed and add the eggs one at a time, incorporating fully between each. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  • Alternate adding the dry mixture and buttermilk, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Making the Buttercream

  • Whip the egg whites and sugar for the buttercream until combined and place over simmering water, whisking until hot and grainy texture is gone.
  • Move to a stand mixer. Beat on medium-high speed until stiff and cool, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Add unsalted butter gradually and whip until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract.

Assembly

  • Place one layer of cooled cake on a serving plate and spread 1 cup of buttercream on top. Add the second layer and crumb coat the cake.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Frost the top and sides with remaining buttercream and decorate with sprinkles and leftover frosting.

Notes

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to help them mix better.
  • Don't overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 200mgSugar: 24g
Keyword Vanilla Cake
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