Vanilla Cake Recipe
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Vanilla Cake Recipe
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There is nothing more classic than a rich vanilla cake. This vanilla cake recipe is light, fluffy and great to make for any occasion!
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Ingredients
for the cake:
- 3 2/3 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups butter softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 whole eggs
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
for the frosting:
- 1 1/2 cups butter softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk or half and half
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Line 3 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper, then grease and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda, and set aside.
- In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, egg whites, and vanilla, and mix until smooth. With the mixer on low, gradually add the dry ingredients, until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Pour in the buttermilk and mix until combined.
- Divide the cake batter evenly between the three prepared cake pans. (If you don’t own three pans, you can bake the batter in batches. Be sure to cool the pan completely, line with parchment, and grease before adding the next batch of cake batter.) Bake 25-30 minutes, until lightly browned around the edges, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat the butter in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt, and mix to combine. Add milk or powdered sugar as needed to make a smooth frosting. Beat on high for 2 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- To assemble the cake, level the tops of each of the cake layers with a serrated knife. Place one cake layer down on a cake turntable or serving platter. Spread with one cup of the frosting. Place the second cake layer on top and spread with another cup of frosting. Place the final layer on top, then spread the frosting around the top and sides.
- For a smoother look, add a light layer of frosting (known as a crumb coat) around the top and sides of the cake, then refrigerate for 20-30 minutes. Once the cake has chilled slightly, spread a thicker layer of frosting around the sides and over the top, and add dollops of frosting for decoration, if desired. Sprinkle with multicolored sprinkles. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
715kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
92g
(31%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
546mg
(23%)
Potassium
119mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
71g
(142%)
Vitamin A
1154IU
(23%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 715 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 715kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 92g | 31% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 546mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 71g | 142% |
| Vitamin A | 1154IU | 23% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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