Vanilla Naked Cake

Name: Vanilla Naked Cake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 3 and 3/4 cups (443g) sifted all-purpose flour* (spooned & leveled); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 and 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar; 5 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract (yes, Tbsp!); 1 and 3/4 cups (420ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*; optional: 1-2 cups fresh raspberries (or other berry, see note); Vanilla Buttercream:; 1 and 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 5–6 cups (600-720g) confectioners’ sugar; 5–6 Tablespoons (75-90ml) heavy cream; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; finishing decorations (see post above for inspiration!)

Prep 45m

Cook 25m

Total 1h 10m

This Vanilla Naked Cake is a moist and fluffy layered dessert with a rich vanilla flavor. The cake is made with buttermilk and fresh berries, and topped with a sweet, creamy vanilla buttercream. Perfect for any special occasion or celebration.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 12)

3 and 3/4 cups (443g) sifted all-purpose flour* (spooned & leveled)

2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 and 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

2 cups (400g) granulated sugar

5 large eggs, at room temperature

1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract (yes, Tbsp!)

1 and 3/4 cups (420ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*

optional: 1-2 cups fresh raspberries (or other berry, see note)

1 and 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

5–6 cups (600-720g) confectioners’ sugar

5–6 Tablespoons (75-90ml) heavy cream

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

finishing decorations (see post above for inspiration!)

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,428kcal

71%
Fat

57g

2%
Saturated Fat

34g

1%
Carbohydrates

210g

10%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

143g

7%
Protein

13g

0%
Cholesterol

221mg

11%
Sodium

770mg

38%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Vanilla Naked Cake

Ingredients

Vanilla Buttercream

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts