Description
This Vanilla Cake recipe features a moist and fluffy cake with a rich vanilla flavor, perfect for any celebration. Paired with a silky vanilla buttercream and topped with colorful sprinkles, this cake is a delightful treat that will impress your guests. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion, this vanilla cake is easy to make and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Vanilla Cake:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
Vanilla Buttercream:
6 large egg whites
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
Assembly:
Confetti sprinkles
Nonpareils
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans, lining them with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat butter and sugar on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make Buttercream: Whisk egg whites and sugar over simmering water until hot and sugar dissolves. Whip to stiff peaks, then gradually add butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble and Decorate: Frost the cooled cake layers with vanilla buttercream. Decorate with confetti sprinkles and nonpareils.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
The cake layers can be baked ahead of time and stored in an airtight container or frozen.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 694 kcal per serving
