Description
This fluffy, moist cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or whenever you crave something sweet. Its classic vanilla flavor allows for endless decorating possibilities.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add softened butter and buttermilk to the dry mixture; mix until smooth.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time; then add vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks.
- For frosting, whip together unsalted butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Once cakes are cool, frost them generously with the buttercream.
Notes
For the best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg