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Moist Vanilla Layer Cake with Silky Buttercream Frosting

A tall, moist slice of three-layer vanilla cake recipe covered in thick white buttercream frosting.
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This recipe provides instructions for a soft, fluffy vanilla cake with a tender crumb, paired with a smooth vanilla buttercream frosting. It is a reliable recipe for birthdays and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the softened 1/2 cup butter, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes.
  4. Pour in the whole milk and mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. To make the frosting, beat the 1/2 cup softened butter until creamy.
  9. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
  10. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons heavy cream. Beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy. Add more cream, one teaspoon at a time, if needed to reach a spreadable consistency.
  11. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost and stack the layers.

Notes

  • For the best texture, bring your eggs and milk to room temperature before mixing.
  • Sifting the powdered sugar prevents lumps in your buttercream.
  • You can bake this recipe in a 9×13 inch pan for a sheet cake variation; adjust the baking time to about 35-40 minutes.

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