Description
A classic vanilla bean layer cake with rich buttercream frosting. Perfect for celebrations or as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 cup whole milk
- For the buttercream: 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 3–4 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
- Divide batter evenly into pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the buttercream, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and cream until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by stacking layers with buttercream between each. Frost the outside and serve.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.
- Scrape the bowl often while mixing to ensure even texture.
- For a smoother frosting, sift powdered sugar before adding.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 62g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: vanilla cake, layer cake, buttercream frosting, homemade cake, celebration dessert