Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Vanilla Birthday Cake with Old-Fashioned Vanilla Buttercream. This classic dessert features fluffy vanilla layers enveloped in rich, creamy buttercream that melts in your mouth. Perfect for birthdays or any celebration, this cake brings joy to every occasion, transforming even an ordinary day into something special. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll create a stunning centerpiece for your dessert table that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat butter with powdered sugar until fluffy; add cream and vanilla extract to achieve desired consistency.
- Frost the cooled cakes and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg