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Vanilla Dream Cake

A light and fluffy cake loaded with creamy vanilla flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature
  • 1 cup milk At room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For extra flavor, add an extra teaspoon
  • 4 large eggs At room temperature
Frosting
  • 2 cups creamy vanilla buttercream icing For frosting the cakes

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your 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. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Once cooled, frost with creamy vanilla buttercream icing and serve.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent the icing from melting.