Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, in a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, level the tops if necessary. Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread with a generous layer of buttercream frosting. Repeat with the remaining cake layers.
- Frost the entire cake with the remaining buttercream frosting. Decorate as desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, try using brown butter in the cake batter. The cake layers can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Store frosted cake in the refrigerator. This cake is also delicious with different fillings, such as fruit preserves or lemon curd.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg