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This Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Is Pure Perfection

A delightful vanilla cake topped with creamy vanilla buttercream, perfect for any celebration or sweet treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened for the cake
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
For the Buttercream
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened for the buttercream
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk for adjusting consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, and mix until smooth.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Buttercream Preparation
  1. For the buttercream, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add milk as needed to reach the desired consistency.
Assembly
  1. Once the cakes are cooled, frost one layer with buttercream, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  2. Decorate as desired and serve.

Notes

Make sure your eggs and butter are at room temperature for better mixing. Do not overmix the batter, as this can make the cake dense. Adjust the buttercream by adding more milk for a thinner consistency or more powdered sugar for a thicker frosting.