Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Vanilla Cream Frosting, a culinary masterpiece that transforms ordinary desserts into extraordinary creations. This versatile frosting, crafted with a harmonious blend of butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, offers a rich and creamy texture that complements a wide array of baked goods. Its subtle sweetness and delicate vanilla aroma elevate cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more, leaving a lasting impression on your taste buds. Explore our collection of recipes featuring this versatile frosting, each designed to tantalize your senses and satisfy your cravings. From classic Vanilla Cupcakes adorned with fluffy Vanilla Cream Frosting to indulgent Chocolate Layer Cake elevated by a layer of velvety Vanilla Cream Frosting, our recipes cater to every sweet tooth. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the transformative power of Vanilla Cream Frosting, a true testament to the magic of baking.
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
DOUBLE-LAYER VANILLA-BUTTERMILK CAKE WITH RASPBERRIES AND ORANGE CREAM-CHEESE FROSTING
This version of our delicious vanilla-buttermilk cake is doubled up to make a pretty layer cake perfect for birthdays or any festive occasion.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories Cake Birthday Buttermilk Cream Cheese Bake Dessert Raspberry Orange Wedding Summer Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 1 (10-inch) double-layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Bake the Buttermilk Cake:
- Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350°F. Lightly coat cake pans with nonstick spray and line bottoms with parchment paper. Whisk 2 cups flour, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat 3/4 cup butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar in a large bowl, scraping down sides of bowl as needed, until light and creamy, about 5 minutes. Add 4 egg yolks in 2 additions, scraping down bowl after each. Beat in 1 tsp. vanilla.
- Reduce mixer speed to low, then add dry ingredients in 2 additions alternately with 1 cup buttermilk in 2 additions, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
- Using electric mixer on medium speed, beat 4 egg whites in another large bowl until soft peaks form, 2-3 minutes. Slowly add 1/4 cup granulated sugar and continue to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 3 minutes more. Fold half of the egg whites into flour mixture, then gently fold in remaining egg whites.
- Scrape batter into prepared pan; smooth surface. Bake, rotating pan halfway through and covering with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking, until golden brown, firm to the touch, and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cake cool.
- Repeat steps with second prepared pan and remaining cake ingredients to bake the second layer.
- Make the Vanilla Syrup:
- Combine granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan. Scrape in vanilla seeds, add pod, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, cover, and steep at least 15 minutes. Set aside to cool. Discard pod before using.
- Make the Orange Cream-Cheese Frosting:
- Using electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth, about 1 minute. Beat in orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla. Reduce mixer speed to medium and beat in powdered sugar, scraping down bowl as needed, until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble the cake:
- Spread 1 Tbsp. frosting in the center of a platter. Place 1 cake layer, top side down, in the center. Using a pastry brush, brush 3 Tbsp. vanilla syrup over top of cake. Using an offset spatula, spread 1 cup frosting evenly over top. Arrange 6 oz. raspberries in a ring around perimeter of cake, pressing to adhere. Fill interior of ring with 6 oz. raspberries. Spread 1 cup frosting over raspberries inside of ring (do not frost raspberries at the perimeter).
- Carefully place second cake layer, top side down, on frosted raspberries, gently pressing down to secure. Brush 3 Tbsp. syrup over top of cake with pastry brush. Spread 2 1/2 cups frosting evenly over top and sides, carefully covering raspberries. Chill at least 30 minutes to let frosting set.
- Remove cake from refrigerator. Frost top and sides, swirling decoratively, making sure to cover bottom of platter; reserve remaining frosting for another use. Chill at least 30 minutes or up to overnight to let frosting set. Before serving, top cake with remaining 3 oz. raspberries and edible flowers, if using.
- Do Ahead
- Cake can be made 3 days ahead; wrap tightly in plastic and chill, or freeze up to 2 weeks. Syrup can be made 5 days ahead; store in an airtight container and chill. Frosting can be made 3 days ahead; cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly on surface, and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
VANILLA SHEET CAKE WITH LEMON CREAM-CHEESE FROSTING
This timeless frosted vanilla cake is finished with lemon zest tossed in granulated sugar for a sweet, citrusy crunch. It's topped with the perfect lemon cream-cheese frosting for a delightful dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h
Yield Serves 12 to 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan; dust with flour. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat butter with 1 cup sugar on medium speed in a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy, 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until combined after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Beat in vanilla. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture in two batches, alternating with buttermilk and beginning and ending with flour.
- Transfer batter to prepared pan, smoothing top with an offset spatula. Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until cake is golden and puffed and a tester inserted in center comes out clean, 22 to 25 minutes. Let cake cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
- Combine lemon zest and remaining 1 teaspoon sugar. Use an offset spatula to spread cake with frosting. Sprinkle with lemon sugar. Serve, with blueberries.
VANILLA-BUTTERMILK CAKE WITH RASPBERRIES AND ORANGE CREAM-CHEESE FROSTING
This tender buttermilk cake with rich orange cream-cheese frosting is sure to become your go-to for any festive occasion. The recipe can easily be adjusted to suit any party need: Make this single layer cake for birthdays, bake it as a sheet cake for backyard barbecues, or as a double-layer cake for even bigger celebrations.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories #CAKEWEEK Cake Buttermilk Bake Wedding Raspberry Orange Cream Cheese Dessert Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 1 (10-inch) cake
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Bake the Buttermilk Cake:
- Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350°F. Lightly coat cake pan with nonstick spray and line bottom with parchment paper. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar in a large bowl, scraping down sides of bowl as needed, until light and creamy, about 5 minutes. Add egg yolks in 2 additions, scraping down bowl after each. Beat in vanilla.
- Reduce mixer speed to low, then add dry ingredients in 2 additions alternately with buttermilk in 2 additions, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
- Using electric mixer on medium speed, beat egg whites in another large bowl until soft peaks form, 2-3 minutes. Slowly add remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar and continue to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 3 minutes more. Fold half of the egg whites into flour mixture, then gently fold in remaining egg whites.
- Scrape batter into prepared pan; smooth surface. Bake, rotating pan halfway through and covering with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking, until golden brown, firm to the touch, and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cake cool.
- Make the Vanilla Syrup:
- Combine granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan. Scrape in vanilla seeds, add pod, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, cover, and steep at least 15 minutes. Set aside to cool. Discard pod before using.
- Make the Orange Cream-Cheese Frosting:
- Using electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth, about 1 minute. Beat in orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla. Reduce mixer speed to medium and beat in powdered sugar, scraping down bowl as needed, until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble the cake:
- Run a knife around sides of cooled cake and invert onto a wire rack; remove parchment.
- Spread 1 Tbsp. frosting in the center of a platter. Place cake, top side down, in the center. Using a pastry brush, brush 3 Tbsp. vanilla syrup over top of cake; reserve remaining syrup for another use. Spread 1 cup frosting evenly over top and sides to create a crumb coat. Chill 30 minutes to let frosting set. Frost top and sides, swirling decoratively; reserve remaining frosting for another use.
- Chill at least 30 minutes or up to overnight to let frosting set. Before serving, top cake with 3 oz. raspberries and edible flowers, if using. Serve remaining 3 oz. raspberries alongside.
- Do Ahead
- Cake can be made 3 days ahead; wrap tightly in plastic and chill, or freeze up to 2 weeks. Syrup can be made 5 days ahead; store in an airtight container and chill. Frosting can be made 3 days ahead; cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly on surface, and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
VANILLA CAKE WITH STRAWBERRY CREAM FROSTING
This is a wonderful vanilla cake with a sweet cream cheese and strawberry frosting. from Bon Appetite Magazine. I This is an AWESOME cake! You can choose to use 2 /9 inch pans or 3/9 inch pans. Even if you use 3 cakes, make sure you split them, I make that suggestion due to the horrible review that was recently left. I am trying to dummy proof this recipe, if you know what you are doing then go for it. This cake really is worth the time it takes to make it. The frosting is delicate and so, so delicious! The cake is moist and dense with a rich vanilla, butter flavor. I have gotten nothing but rave reviews on this cake. Also, this is a huge cake! It will probably serve more than 12-16. I found that 6 cups of strawberries was a bit too much for me but it depends on how many strawberries you like. After reading the very bad review left recently, I must insist that if you are looking for a lowfat cake please DO NOT make and review my cake. The nutrition info is CLEARLY posted. I guess some folks still take out their frustration on line, clearly.
Provided by TaterBug
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the frosting, use the electric mixer to beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of the bowl. Beat in sugar, then jam. Beat cream in medium bowl until peaks form. Fold whipped cream into frosting. Cover; chill until firm enough to spread, about 2 hours.
- Cake:.
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Butter and flour 2 or 3 9-inch cake pans with 2 inch high sides. Sift flour, baking powder, and baking soda into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in large bowl until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Add sour cream, beat 30 seconds. Add flour mixture in three additions, beating just to blend after each addition. Divide the batter between the prepared pans.
- Bake until tester comes out clean. About 45- 50 minutes. Cool cakes in pan for 15 minutes and then loosen with knife and turn onto rack to cool completely.
- Using a large serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half. Place one cake, cut side up, on cake plate. Spread 2 tablespoons strawberry jam over ( I like to warm it slightly in microwave and add some boiling water so I can brush it on the cake), then 3/4 cup frosting, and 3/4 cup sliced berries, arranging in a single layer.
- Repeat this 2 more times with each layer of cake.
- Spread 2 cups frosting on top of cake and over sides of cake.
- Optional, spread remaining jam (room temp) on top and sides of cake (swirl).
- Cut cake into wedges and top with remaining strawberries.
WINNING RECIPE CARAMEL APPLE CUPCAKES WITH VANILLA BEAN CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Provided by Food Network
Time 32m
Yield 24 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 regular size cupcake pans with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl using an electric mixer on low speed, combine the sugar, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract until blended. In a separate large bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low until blended. Stir in the apples.
- Fill the cupcake liners three-quarters full with batter and bake until the cupcakes spring back when touched with your finger, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool in the pans for a few minutes, and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Either pipe Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting onto the cupcakes using a pastry bag and your favorite tip, or spread each cupcake with the frosting. Drizzle each cupcake with caramel syrup.
- In a large bowl using an electric mixer on low speed, beat the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla bean paste until smooth and thoroughly blended. Slowly add the powdered sugar and salt. Mix until smooth.
VANILLA CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
An easy Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting recipe
Categories Condiment/Spread Dairy Dessert No-Cook Thanksgiving Cream Cheese Fall Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 3 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Using electric mixer, beat 12 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter and vanilla extract in large bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, beating until smooth after each addition.
STRAWBERRY VANILLA MUFFINS WITH TOASTED COCONUT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
These muffins have no refined sugar and have healthy ingredients like Greek yogurt, coconut oil, and lots of fruit.
Provided by Ali Roux
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes
Time 1h11m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
- Mix Greek yogurt, coconut oil, oat milk, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Add 1/2 cup honey and egg; stir thoroughly.
- Stir Greek yogurt mixture into flour mixture until just combined. Fold in strawberries until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Divide batter among lined muffin cups, filling each 1/2 to 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 16 to 22 minutes. Transfer muffins to a cooling rack; let cool completely, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread coconut on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Toast coconut in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk cream cheese with a fork in a small bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in 1 tablespoon honey and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Spread frosting over muffins; sprinkle toasted coconut on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 180.3 mg, Sugar 14.3 g
VANILLA BEAN AND CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
I am submitting this to save because it just sounds so darn good! I'm also submitting this to share with you guys because it is not mine to hoard. I got this recipe from Katie on her blog Chaos in the Kitchen. If you get a chance, check out her recipes, they are great!
Provided by Irish Rose
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 24 cupcakes, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Slit vanilla bean in half and use tip of knife to scrape the vanilla bean paste from each side of vanilla bean pod.
- Whip cream cheese in bowl until smooth.
- Add butter and beat to combine.
- Add vanilla extract and vanilla bean pod paste.
- Beat in powdered sugar a little at a time until frosting is thick and as sweet as you like.
- Katie mentioned that she only uses unsalted butter in her frostings and that she also "pipes" her frosting on cupcakes rather than spreading with a knife or spatula.
VANILLA BUTTER CREAM FROSTING
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, cream the butter until smooth.
- 2. Add the powdered sugar, salt, milk, and vanilla and mix until smooth and creamy.
VANILLA TEXAS SHEET CAKE W/CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Found this cake recipe in our local newspaper, this is very good and is a change from chocolate texas sheet cake
Provided by Kris41
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 10-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix flour and sugar together in bowl, Bring to boil, margarine, oil and water, pour over flour and sugar mixture.
- Beat well.
- Then add eggs, baking soda, vanilla and buttermilk, mix well.
- Pour into greased and floured 15x10 jelly roll pan.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until cake tests done with toothpick.
- Remove from oven while still warm frost with cream cheese frosting.
- Cream together margarine, cream cheese, the add vanilla, coconut, nuts and powdered sugar.
- Mix well, spread warm cake.
VANILLA APPLE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Enjoy this delicious cake year round. It can be made simple for the family or let your imagination run and decorate it for a birthday, party or winter holiday.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- CAKE:.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of a 10-inch springform cake pan with parchment lined bottom and set aside.
- Placed prepared apples in a bowl and pour brandy over the apples.
- Sift the flour, cinnamon, cloves and baking powder, and set aside.
- Strip the vanilla seeds from the bean, then place the seeds, pod and butter into a small saucepan.
- Cook over low heat until the butter turns brown it will take on a nutty smell and will have an intense vanilla flavor.
- Remove the vanilla bean and let cool to room temperature.
- Separate the eggs and whip the yolks with the vanilla extract and salt. When the egg yolks start to change color and start to get fluffy, add 3/4 cup of the sugar and continue to whip until light in color.
- Fold in the butter mixture, then fold in the sifted flour mixture (the batter will be thick).
- Fold in apples and Brandy.
- Whip the egg whites until fluffy, then add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and continue to whip until stiff.
- Fold the whites into the cake batter in thirds.
- When well mixed, pour into the cake pan and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool on a wire rack.
- When cool, run a butter knife around the edge to loosen then turn out onto a plate and top with vanilla cream cheese frosting.
- FROSTING:.
- Place the unsalted butter, vanilla seeds and the powdered sugar in the mixer with the paddle attachment (if available).
- Beat until soft and well creamed.
- Add the cream cheese and continue to mix until well combined.
- Spread on top of the cooled cake. Refrigerate the cake until the frosting is firm, about 30 minutes.
VANILLA CUPCAKES WITH VANILLA WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING
Pillows of billowy vanilla whipped cream top these sugar free cupcakes. Like little pieces of heaven, but sugar free!
Provided by Pyure
Categories Desserts Cakes White Cake Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners and spray liners with cooking spray, set aside.
- Beat together butter and Pyure Organic All Purpose Stevia Blend and Pyure Organic Liquid Stevia Blend, Vanilla Flavor until fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time blending after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
- Beat into butter mixture, alternating with milk, making three additions of flour and two of milk, just until combined.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until tester inserted into center comes out clean. Let cool on rack for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Meanwhile, using a hand mixer, beat together cream and Pyure Organic Liquid Stevia Blend, Vanilla flavor until stiff peaks form. Immediately spread on cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 79.7 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 136.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
VANILLA CAKE WITH STRAWBERRY CREAM FROSTING RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by á-20898
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the Frosting 1) Put a small/medium bowl in the freezer to chill. In a separate large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in sugar, then jam. Remove that chilled bowl from the freezer and beat cream in that chilled bowl until peaks form. Fold whipped cream into frosting. Cover, chill for a couple of hours until it's firm enough to spread. (If you are in a hurry, you could put the frosting in the freezer to chill quickly.) Make the Cake 2)Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter and flour two 9-inch cake pans with 2-inch high sides.(Can use 10 inch springform pans). In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add egss, one at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Add sour cream, and beat for 30 seconds. Add flour mixture in three additions, beating to blend after each addition. Divide batter into prepared pans. 3) Bake cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 - 60 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes. Run a sharp knife around the edges of the pans, then turn cakes out onto a rack to cool completely. You can put the two cake layers in the freezer for about an hour to make the cake assembly easier. 4) Using a serrated knife, divide each layer in half horizontally. Place one half, cake side down on a cake plate. 5) Spread 3 tbsp of strawberry jam over the cake, then spread 3/4 c of the frosting over the jam. Arrange 3/4 c of the sliced strawberries on top of the frosting in a single layer. Repeat two more times with cake layer, jam, frosting, and strawberries. 6) Top with remaining cake layer, cut side down. Spread two cups of frosting over the top and sides of the cake in a thin layer, then frost with remaining frosting. Stir remaining jam to loosen, then spoon teaspoonfuls onto the top and sides of the cake. Use the back of a spoon to swirl jam decoratively into the frosting. 7) Decorate with remaining strawberries. This recipe makes a very big 4-layer cake that will feed a lot of people.
VANILLA CAKE WITH STRAWBERRY CREAM FROSTING
Love them strawberries Inspired By: http://blog.babygizmo.com/
Provided by Nancy Potter
Categories Other Desserts
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. FOR CAKE: Prepare two 9-in cake pans with a coating of butter and flour; set aside.
- 2. Whisk together flour, salt, baking soda and powder; set aside. In a separate, larger bowl, cream together your sugar and butter. You want it to reach a light, fluffy consistency. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add vanilla and combine well. Next, do the same with your sour cream. Finally, beat in your flour mixture, 1/3 at a time. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
- 3. Bake in a 350 degree pre-heated oven cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Remove and let cool for about 10 minutes. Loosen cake from pan by carefully running the edge of a knife around the pan. Turn out onto a cooling rack; let cool completely.
- 4. FOR FROSTING: Chill a medium bowl in the freezer. Meanwhile, beat together your cream cheese and butter until completely smooth. Add in sugar and jam, beting until well combined. Beat in sugar, then jam.
- 5. Remove bowl from freezer, pour in cream and beat until peaks form. (Whipped cream!) Fold into cream cheese mixture. Cover and chill until spreadable - will take a few hours.
- 6. ASSEMBLY: Once cake is thoroughly cool, use a serrated knife to carefully cut each cake round in half, horizontally.
- 7. Place once half onto your serving platter, cake side down. Start layering on your filling, beginning with a smear of 3 tablespoons of jam. Follow that by spreading on 3/4 cup of your frosting and finally 3/4 cup of the sliced berries (make a single layer of the berries, don't just toss them on.) Repeat this process two more times with cake layer, jam, frosting, and strawberries.
- 8. When you reach the top cake layer, you're nearly done! Frost the outside of the entire cake with a thin layer of icing, about 2 cups worth. This is your crumb coat. Use the remaining icing to thoroughly frost the cake and make it pretty. We took the suggestion of swirling the remaining strawberry jam over the iced cake... so pretty!
LEMON-POPPY SEED CAKE WITH VANILLA-CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by Lsweetnell
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Butter three 20cm (8in) round cake pans. Line the bottom of each with a round of parchment paper and butter the paper. Combine the flour, 1 ¾ cups (350g) of the sugar, baking powder, salt and poppy seeds in the large bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on low speed to blend the ingredients and break up any lumps, about 30 seconds. Add the butter, lemon zest and 1 cup of the buttermilk to the flour mixture. Beat on low - be careful, the flour may fly everywhere - until completely mixed. Raise the speed to medium and beat for 1-2 minutes to lighten and aerate the batter. In a medium bowl, combine the egg whites with the remaining ¼ cup buttermilk; whisk to blend thoroughly. Add this mixture to the batter in 2-3 additions, scraping down the sides of the bowl and beating only enough to incorporate. Divide the batter among the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. While the cakes are cooling, make the lemon syrup: in a small nonreactive saucepan, combine the remaining ¼ cup (50g) of sugar, the lemon juice and the water. Bring to the boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Turn out the cake layers onto wire racks and generously brush them hot lemon syrup over the warm cakes to moisten evenly. Let cool completely. Make the frosting: split the vanilla beans lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the sugar with the back of a knife. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add the sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl. Continue to beat until very fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and beat well. Assembling the cake: place one cake layer, top side down, on a cake plate and spread about a fifth of the frosting over the cake to cover evenly. Repeat with the second cake layer + another fifth of the frosting, then place the third layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting. Garnish with whatever strikes your fancy. * homemade cake flour: 1 cup (140g) all purpose flour minus 2 tablespoons + 2 tablespoons corn starch
Tips:
- Use Real Vanilla: Opt for pure vanilla extract instead of imitation vanilla for a richer and more authentic vanilla flavor.
- Let the Butter Soften: Make sure the butter is at room temperature before creaming it with the sugar. This will ensure a smooth and creamy frosting.
- Don't Overbeat the Frosting: Overbeating can cause the frosting to become runny and lose its volume. Beat until light and fluffy, but not grainy.
- Chill Before Using: Refrigerate the frosting for at least 30 minutes before using. This will help it firm up and make it easier to spread.
- Adjust the Consistency: If the frosting is too thick, add a little milk or cream. If it's too thin, beat in more powdered sugar.
Conclusion:
Vanilla cream frosting is a versatile and delicious frosting that can be used on a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its creamy texture and sweet, vanilla flavor, vanilla cream frosting is sure to be a hit with everyone.
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