Best 6 Buttermilk White Layer Cake Recipes

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Buttermilk white layer cake, a delectable and timeless classic, has been captivating taste buds for generations. Its moist, tender crumb, delicate buttermilk flavor, and versatile nature make it a beloved choice for celebrations, potlucks, and everyday indulgences. Whether you prefer a simple, one-layer cake or an elaborate multi-tiered masterpiece, the buttermilk white layer cake offers a canvas for your creativity and culinary artistry. With its ability to pair harmoniously with various frostings, fillings, and toppings, this iconic cake promises an unforgettable taste experience that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERMILK LAYER CAKE



Buttermilk Layer Cake image

Though there is nothing wrong with a bakery cake - all those gorgeous piped roses! - there is really nothing better than a homemade cake. Homemade cakes say, "It is perfectly fine to stuff into my smallish home, play pin the tail on the donkey and leave with a loot bag holding edible bracelets and a plastic puzzle that will break in a week." Take back childhood, people! Here is a marvelous recipe adapted from "The Joy of Cooking," which calls out lustily for a chocolate frosting.

Provided by Jennifer Steinhauer

Categories     easy, dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Vegetable oil for greasing pans
2 1/3 cups cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 ounces butter
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
Chocolate Satin Frosting (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 9-inch cake pans and set aside. Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla.
  • Using a mixer on medium speed, beat the butter until creamy. Over the course of 3 minutes, beat in the sugar. Over 2 minutes, add the egg mixture. Reduce the speed to low and alternate adding the flour and buttermilk in three parts, scraping the bowl.
  • Divide the batter between the pans and smooth the tops. Bake until light golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes, then unmold onto a rack to cool completely before frosting.
  • To frost cake, place 1 layer on a cake plate, rounded side down, trimming if necessary so it lies flat. Spread with a third of the frosting, top with the second layer and frost the remainder of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 323, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 205 milligrams, Sugar 23 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BASIC BUTTERMILK CAKE



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This came in a pamplet in the free Hallmark Magazine. You can use this basic recipe for a layer cake with icing, cupcakes or a sheet cake with icing or a glaze. I wanted to keep so am posting here. Prep time is a guess as I have not personally made this cake yet. Makes two 8-inch round or square layers, or two dozen cupcakes, or one 9 x 13 x 2 inch cake or 10 muffin-size cupcakes

Provided by TXOLDHAM

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 with rack in the middle of the oven. Butter cake pans and line the bottoms with wax paper or parchment paper cut to fit. Butter the paper. If making cupcakes, use paper liners or butter the cupcake pan.
  • Beat the butter and sugar at medium speed with electric mixer until light and fluffy in a large mixing bowl. Beat in eggs one at a time. Scrape bowl and beaters to incorporate.
  • Sift the flour with the baking powder and baking soda. Add one quarter of the dry mixture to the butter-egg mixture and then add the vanilla and a third of the buttermilk. Repeat beginning and ending with the flour mixture and scraping well after each addition.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pans and spread to the edges with a spatula. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans of a rack for 5 minutes. Turn pans onto the rack, remove parchment paper or was paper and cool completely before frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.6, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 84.2, Sodium 176.1, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 26.2, Protein 4.5

WHITE BUTTERMILK CAKE



White Buttermilk Cake image

Provided by Melissa Sperka

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cake flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup butter (softened)
2 cups granulated sugar
2 tsp clear vanilla extract
1/4-1/2 tsp almond extract
6 large egg whites
1 1/2 cups whole buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 13 x 9 inch cake pan or spray with baking spray. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together softened butter, sugar, vanilla and almond flavorings. Beat for 5 minutes until creamy and pale yellow in color.
  • Add the egg whites. Beat on medium-high speed for 3 minutes until fluffy.
  • Lower the speed of the mixer, and add the sifted dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk. Stop and scrape the beater and sides of the bowl periodically so all of the ingredients fully combine.
  • After all ingredients have been added, increase the mixer speed and beat for 1 minute longer.
  • Spread the batter evenly in pan. Bounce the pan on the counter to remove air bubbles.
  • Bake for 35-38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes back clean.
  • Cool completely. Frost as desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 293 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 35 g, Calories 406 kcal, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

BUTTERMILK WHITE LAYER CAKE



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I would suggest to mix the butter with the dry ingredients and add the buttermilk to that without the sugar, then beat the egg whites with the sugar to create a meringue (until the mixture forms peaks) and fold that mixture in with the rest of the cake.

Provided by Jenykell

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Birthday Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ⅓ cups buttermilk
4 egg whites
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 ½ cups prepared frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 9-inch round baking pans.
  • Beat butter and vanilla extract together in a bowl until creamy. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl. Beat butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, into flour mixture until fully incorporated.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until medium peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the tip of the peak formed by the egg whites should curl over slightly. Fold egg white mixture into batter until just combined. Pour batter evenly into the prepared baking pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Spread frosting atop one of the cakes and top with second cake. Spread the remaining frosting over the top cake and around the sides of both cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Carbohydrate 65.4 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 273.9 mg, Sugar 48.7 g

WHITE CHOCOLATE-BUTTERMILK LAYER CAKE



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I made this for Christmas eve. It was dense and delicious! I could've used a teensy bit more raspberry jam, but otherwise perfect!

Provided by Barenakedchef

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) bag white chocolate chunks
1 (18 1/4 ounce) box white cake mix with pudding
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 egg whites
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup seedless strawberry jam
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
6 fresh strawberries, halved

Steps:

  • 1 . Heat oven to 350°F Grease and flour two 9- or 8-inch round pans. Place 3/4 cup of the white chocolate chunks in small microwaveable bowl. Microwave on Medium (50%) 1 to 2 minutes or until melted, stirring once halfway through cooking time. Stir until smooth.
  • 2 . In large bowl, combine cake mix, buttermilk, vanilla and egg whites; beat at low speed about 30 seconds to mix. Gradually beat in melted butter. Drizzle melted white chocolate into bowl, beating at medium speed 2 minutes, thoroughly scraping side and bottom of bowl once halfway through beating. Spoon batter evenly into pans.
  • 3 . Bake until tops spring back when touched lightly in center. Bake 9-inch pans 25 to 30 minutes, 8-inch pans 30 to 35 minutes. Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes. Remove cakes from pans; place on wire racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • 4 . Meanwhile, place remaining 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chunks in medium microwavable bowl. Microwave on Medium (50%) 3 to 6 minutes or until melted, stirring once halfway through cooking time. Stir until smooth. Cool completely, about 35 minutes.
  • 5 . Place 1 cake layer on serving plate; spread with strawberry jam. Top with remaining cake layer.
  • 6 . In medium bowl, beat cream cheese at medium speed until soft and fluffy. Add cooled melted white chocolate; beat until of soft spreading consistency. Immediately frost side and top of cake. Arrange strawberry halves on top of cake around edge. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5868.2, Fat 309.6, SaturatedFat 173.4, Cholesterol 492.5, Sodium 5421.9, Carbohydrate 703.8, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 513.3, Protein 79.7

BASIC WHITE LAYER CAKE



Basic White Layer Cake image

Every recipe file should contain a standard delicious cake like this. Topped with your favorite flavor of frosting, it's great for any occasion.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups buttermilk
2-1/2 cups frosting of your choice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Spread evenly into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help your cake batter mix more evenly and result in a more tender crumb.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will incorporate air into the batter, making your cake lighter and fluffier.
  • Gradually add the eggs one at a time: This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This buttermilk white layer cake is a classic recipe that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, fluffy crumb and sweet, tangy flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cake, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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