Best 5 Easy Vanilla Birthday Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors with our Vanilla Birthday Cake, a timeless classic that elevates any celebration. This culinary masterpiece boasts a moist and fluffy vanilla sponge cake, delicately infused with the essence of Madagascar vanilla beans. Each bite unveils a symphony of flavors, tantalizing your taste buds with its subtle sweetness and rich vanilla aroma. The cake is adorned with a luscious vanilla buttercream frosting, a silky smooth and velvety delight that complements the cake's delicate texture. Dive into the realm of culinary bliss with our curated collection of Vanilla Birthday Cake recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved classic. From the traditional Vanilla Birthday Cake with its iconic white frosting to the decadent Chocolate Vanilla Birthday Cake, these recipes cater to every palate and preference. Explore the grandeur of the Vanilla Funfetti Birthday Cake, a riot of colors and flavors, or the elegance of the Vanilla Lavender Birthday Cake, where floral notes intertwine with vanilla's sweetness. Whichever recipe you choose, embark on a culinary journey that promises to leave you and your loved ones captivated.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VANILLA BIRTHDAY CAKE WITH OLD-FASHIONED VANILLA BUTTERCREAM



Vanilla Birthday Cake with Old-Fashioned Vanilla Buttercream image

This moist and delicious birthday cake recipe is adapted from one of my favorite baking books, Perfect Cakes by Nick Malgieri.

Provided by Jennifer Segal, cake portion adapted from Perfect Cakes by Nick Malgieri

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield Makes one {8-inch|20 cm} 2-layer cake, or 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off with back edge of knife
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1½ cups granulated sugar
6 large egg whites, at room temperature
¾ cup whole milk, at room temperature
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
6 cups confectioners' sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Spray two 8-inch cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Cut two 8-inch rounds of parchment paper and line the bottom of each pan; spray the paper with nonstick spray. (To measure the parchment paper, just trace the bottom of the pan.)
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed for about 5 minutes, or until very soft and light. Beat in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the egg whites and milk by hand in a medium bowl until just combined.
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low and beat in one-quarter of the flour mixture, then one-third of the milk mixture, stopping and scraping down the bowl and beater after each addition. Beat in another quarter of the flour, then another third of the milk mixture. Scrape again. Repeat with another quarter of the flour and the remaining milk mixture; scrape. Finally, beat in the remaining flour mixture.
  • Scrape the bowl with a large rubber spatula. Don't worry if the the batter looks a little grainy. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
  • Bake the cakes for 30-35 minutes, until they are well risen and firm and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean. Cool the cakes in the pans on rack for 5 minutes, then unmold onto rack to finish cooling right side up (keep parchment paper underneath cake layers so they don't stick to rack). When cake layers are completely cool, transfer to cake plate and frost with vanilla buttercream. (I always flip the bottom layer of the cake so that the domed side is facing down and touching the plate. That way, the surface that you're icing is flat and will minimize any separating between the two layers when you put the other layer on top of it.)
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and cream cheese until creamy and well combined.
  • Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, then beat in the vanilla and salt. If the frosting is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk or cream.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cake can be frozen, without frosting, for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, double-wrap it securely with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap, or place it in heavy-duty freezer bag. Thaw overnight on the countertop and then frost before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571, Fat 23 g, Carbohydrate 88g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sugar 73 g, Fiber 0 g, Sodium 167 mg, Cholesterol 63 mg

CLASSIC VANILLA CAKE



Classic Vanilla Cake image

The name says it all: This is the one to serve at birthdays and other celebrations that call for the perfect version of a traditional American layer cake. The oil in the batter keeps the cake moist, and the simple American buttercream is sweet and fluffy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pans
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for the pans
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon fine salt
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
5 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup milk
3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, at room temperature
Pinch fine salt
3 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottoms and sides of two 9-inch round cake pans; dust with flour, and tap out the excess.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Beat the butter, sugar and oil in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light in color and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then the vanilla until combined.
  • Alternate folding the flour mixture and the milk into the batter with a spatula, adding the flour in three additions and the milk in two, starting and ending with the flour, until just smooth. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  • Bake the cakes on the same oven rack until golden on top and the centers spring back to the touch, 35 to 40 minutes. Rotate the pans about halfway through if they seem to be browning unevenly. Let cool in the pans about 10 minutes, then turn out onto cooling racks and let cool completely.
  • For the frosting: While the cakes cool, beat the butter and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar. Once it's all been added, increase the speed to medium-high, and beat until white and fluffy. Add 2 tablespoons of the milk, and beat to incorporate. Beat in the remaining milk, one tablespoon at a time (the frosting will be spreadable but not runny).
  • To assemble: Place 1 cake layer right-side up on a cake plate or stand, and spread with 1 cup of the frosting. Top with the second cake layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.

EASY VANILLA CAKE



Easy vanilla cake image

A moist cake drenched with vanilla syrup. Use as the basis for a range of fabulous celebration cakes

Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

250g pack unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
250g golden caster sugar
seeds scraped from 1 vanilla pod or 1 tsp vanilla paste
5 large eggs, cracked into a jug
85g plain flour
100g full-fat Greek yogurt (I used Total)
250g self-raising flour
3 tbsp semi-skimmed milk
50g golden caster sugar
seeds ½ vanilla pod or ½ tsp vanilla paste

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Grease a round, deep 20cm tin, then line the base and sides with non-stick baking paper.
  • Using electric beaters or a tabletop mixer, beat the butter, sugar, vanilla and ¼ tsp salt together until pale and fluffy, then pour in the eggs, one at a time, giving the mix a really good beating before adding the next.
  • Add 1 tbsp of the plain flour if the mix starts to look slimy rather than fluffy. Beat in the yogurt. Mix the flours; then, using a large metal spoon, fold them into the batter, followed by the milk.
  • Spoon the mix into the tin and bake for 1 hr 20 mins or until well risen and golden - a skewer inserted into the middle should come out clean.
  • Meanwhile, make the syrup by gently heating 50ml water with the sugar and vanilla in a pan until the sugar dissolves. Set aside. Once the cake is out of the oven, leave to cool for 30 mins in the tin, then use a skewer to poke holes all over the cake, going right to the bottom. Pour the syrup over, letting it completely soak in after each addition.
  • Leave to cool completely, then either wrap the cake well or fill and ice it. If you wrap it with baking parchment and cling film, the unfilled cake will keep well for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to a month.
  • For ideas on how to decorate the cake and to try out some variations on this basic cake mixture, have a look at the 'Goes well with' recipes for Simple elegance wedding cake, Birthday bug cake and Summer celebration cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 48 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 27 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.31 milligram of sodium

BASIC VANILLA CAKE



Basic vanilla cake image

Makes yummy traditional style cakes, easily adaptable.

Provided by jambubble

Time 25m

Yield Makes Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 195C/fan 175C/gas 3.5
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until it becomes a pale yellow/white colour.
  • Sift in the flour and baking powder. Then add the eggs and vanilla essence. Fold together until it is all combined.
  • Place the mixture in to greased tins or cupcake cases.
  • Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and springs back when gently pressed. Once baked leave to cool for 30 minutes.

EASY VANILLA BIRTHDAY CAKE RECIPE



Easy Vanilla Birthday Cake Recipe image

Baking a birthday cake is simple with this Easy Vanilla Birthday Cake Recipe. Frost yellow cake with a delicious blend of pudding mix and whipped topping.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h26m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1 cup cold milk
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
2 Tbsp. multi-colored sprinkles

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 2 (9-inch) round layers. Cool in pans 10 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
  • Beat pudding mix and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min. Stir in COOL WHIP.
  • Stack cake layers on plate, filling with 1 cup pudding mixture.
  • Frost top and sides with remaining pudding mixture. Top with sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.6233 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • Use quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the taste of your cake. Use real butter, not margarine, and fresh eggs. Choose a high-quality vanilla extract, and make sure your baking powder and baking soda are fresh.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help incorporate air into the batter, which will make the cake light and tender. Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together for at least 2 minutes.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help prevent the cake from sinking in the middle.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a simple frosting: A simple buttercream or cream cheese frosting is all you need to make this cake look and taste amazing.

Conclusion:

This easy vanilla birthday cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect vanilla birthday cake that will be the star of any party.

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