Vanilla cake
That is simple and delicious:
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (312g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400g) sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) milk, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2-3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare Pans:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment
paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy,
about 4-5 minutes.
4. Add Eggs:
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla
extract.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and
ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
6. Bake:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the
cakes comes out clean.
7. Cool:
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a
wire rack to cool completely.
8. Make the Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, alternating with milk as
needed, until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
- Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, and beat until fluffy.
9. Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting over the top.
- Top with the second cake layer and spread frosting over the top and sides of
the cake.
10. Decorate:
- Decorate as desired. Sprinkles, edible flowers, or even fresh fruit can add a
lovely touch.
Enjoy your homemade vanilla cake!
