VANILLA CAKE WITH VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

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Indulge in this layer cake topped with rich buttercream-a vanilla lover's dream. I use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor. -Michelle Dorsey, Wilmington, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/3 cups cake flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup 2% milk
FROSTING:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Optional: Colored sprinkles or nonpareils

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Pour into prepared pans, dividing batter evenly. , Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely. , For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Decorate with sprinkles or nonpareils if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LaNita Simmons
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This is my go-to vanilla cake recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


GearBot142
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I would give this recipe 10 stars if I could! The cake is incredibly moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


muluken dereje
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The cake was a little bland, but the frosting was good.


Amber Barnett
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement. I've already made it twice and it's been a hit both times.


Eula Shunterria Alston
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Easy to make and delicious! I'll definitely be making this again.


Anozie Emmanuel
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This is the best vanilla cake recipe I've ever tried! The cake is so moist and fluffy, and the frosting is to die for. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Nomi Nomikhan
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The cake was very dense and heavy. I would not recommend this recipe.


Natasha Nachizya
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I thought the cake was a bit too sweet, but my kids loved it.


Asim Malik
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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious.


BBG Joy2
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! My family loved it.


Anthony Moser
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Followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. Will definitely be making this again.


Maruping Mafata
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This vanilla cake recipe is a staple in my kitchen! The cake is always moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just because. It's always a hit!