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Moist Vanilla Cake

This Vanilla Cake Recipe creates a moist, flavorful masterpiece that puts boxed mixes to shame, perfect for any celebration from birthdays to random cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Birthday, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/4 cups whole milk, room temperature
For the Frosting
  • 1 and 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your cake pans generously with butter or cooking spray and line pan bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
Making the Cake
  1. Beat softened butter on medium speed for 2 minutes until fluffy.
  2. Gradually add sugar and cream together for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then beat in vanilla extract.
  4. Add flour mixture and milk alternately, starting and ending with flour.
  5. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Cooling and Frosting
  1. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto cooling racks.
  2. Prepare the frosting by beating softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Frost layers and decorate as desired.

Notes

For best results, allow cakes to cool completely before frosting. Store the cake at room temperature for 2-3 days or tightly wrapped in the freezer for up to 3 months.