Vanilla Birthday Cake with Old-Fashioned Vanilla Buttercream

Name: Vanilla Birthday Cake with Old-Fashioned Vanilla Buttercream
Total time: 60 min
Yield: Makes one {8-inch|20 cm} 2-layer cake, or 24 cupcakes
Ingredients: For the Cake Layers:; 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off with back edge of knife; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 1½ cups granulated sugar; 6 large egg whites, at room temperature; ¾ cup whole milk, at room temperature; 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon almond extract; For the Buttercream:; 12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 6 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; Pinch salt

Total 1h

This Vanilla Birthday Cake with Old-Fashioned Vanilla Buttercream is a classic dessert that is perfect for any celebration. The moist and fluffy cake layers are made with quality ingredients and are frosted with a rich and creamy buttercream. It's a timeless and delicious treat for birthdays or any special occasion.

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Ingredients

(Servings: Makes one {8-inch|20 cm} 2-layer cake, or 24 cupcakes)

2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off with back edge of knife

2 teaspoons baking powder

12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened

1½ cups granulated sugar

6 large egg whites, at room temperature

¾ cup whole milk, at room temperature

1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

½ teaspoon almond extract

12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened

4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

6 cups confectioners' sugar

3 teaspoons vanilla extract

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,355kcal

67%
Fat

59g

2%
Saturated Fat

36g

1%
Carbohydrates

200g

10%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

151g

7%
Protein

9g

0%
Cholesterol

125mg

6%
Sodium

149mg

7%

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

Vanilla Birthday Cake with Old-Fashioned Vanilla Buttercream

Ingredients

For The Cake Layers

For The Buttercream

Steps

Nutrition Facts

Vanilla Birthday Cake with Old-Fashioned Vanilla Buttercream

Ingredients

For The Cake Layers

For The 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