Description
Indulge in the classic flavor of a vanilla birthday cake with rich, creamy old-fashioned vanilla buttercream frosting. Perfect for celebrations or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this recipe is a must-try for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature, for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Colorful sprinkles for decorating (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Prepare the Batter: Mix dry ingredients, cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla, alternate flour and milk.
- Bake: Divide batter, bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the Buttercream: Beat butter, add powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble: Frost the cake layers with buttercream, stack, and decorate with sprinkles.
Notes
- For a moist cake, lightly brush layers with simple syrup before frosting.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
