VANILLA CAKE WITH VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

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Indulge in this layer cake topped with rich buttercream-a vanilla lover's dream. I use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor. -Michelle Dorsey, Wilmington, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/3 cups cake flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup 2% milk
FROSTING:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Optional: Colored sprinkles or nonpareils

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Pour into prepared pans, dividing batter evenly. , Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely. , For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Decorate with sprinkles or nonpareils if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Dx Devil
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I'm a professional baker and this is one of my favorite vanilla cake recipes.


John Cochran
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Attaullah003 Malik
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake turned out dense and heavy.


Waklatsi Day
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and bland.


KGOMOTSO APHANE
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I would give this recipe a 10/10. It's the perfect vanilla cake recipe.


Fars Alooop
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This is the best vanilla cake recipe I've ever tried. The frosting is to die for!


Md Jan paki
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was so moist and fluffy.


Pater Tersher
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The cake was a bit too sweet for me, but overall it was a good recipe.


bassam akram
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This is my go-to vanilla cake recipe. It's always a success.


Md Mugahid
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


TEM Edit
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The cake was a little dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.


Kayizzi Emmanuel
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! My family loved it.


Jazlynne Aguilar
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This vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream frosting was a hit at my party! It was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.