Description
Light, fluffy, and full of rich vanilla flavor—this Classic Vanilla Cake is your go-to celebration cake, elevated with a dreamy vanilla buttercream. We’ve doubled the servings and added a few creative twists for extra magic and moisture!
Ingredients
Vanilla Cake:
4 cups all-purpose flour
5 tsp baking powder
½ tsp kosher salt
8 large eggs, room temp
3 cups caster/superfine sugar (or granulated)
230g (1 cup) unsalted butter, cubed
2 cups full-fat milk
6 tsp vanilla extract
6 tsp vegetable or canola oil
Vanilla Buttercream:
450g (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1kg (2 lbs) powdered sugar, sifted
6 tsp vanilla extract
4–6 tbsp milk (to adjust consistency)
Flavor Twists (optional):
Add zest of 1 lemon or orange to the batter for a citrus twist
Replace ½ cup milk with sour cream for added richness
Add 1 tsp almond extract to the frosting for a holiday flair
Decorate with crushed freeze-dried berries or edible glitter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round pans.
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale.
Heat milk and butter in a saucepan until butter melts. Let cool slightly, then stir in vanilla and oil.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into the egg mixture. Slowly add warm milk mixture while whisking.
Divide into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely before frosting.
For the Frosting:
Beat butter until creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar.
Mix in vanilla and adjust with milk for desired consistency.
Frost cooled cakes and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 410 / Slice
- Sugar: 38g / Slice
- Sodium: 85mg / Slice
- Fat: 22g / Slice
- Saturated Fat: 13g / Slice
- Carbohydrates: 50g / Slice
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg / Slice