Description
Indulge in this classic Layer Cake recipe that is a perfect treat for any celebration. With moist layers of vanilla cake and luscious frosting, this homemade cake is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
Additional:
- 3 cups frosting of choice (such as buttercream or cream cheese frosting)
- Sprinkles or fresh fruit for decorating (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Bake the Cakes: Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Assemble and Decorate: Frost the top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides. Decorate with sprinkles or fruit if desired.
Notes
- Ingredients should be at room temperature for best results
- Chill cake layers before frosting for easier handling
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
