Name: Best Vanilla Cake
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 3 and 2/3 cups (433g) cake flour(spooned & leveled); 1 teaspoon salt; 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; 3 large eggs + 2 additional egg whites, at room temperature*; 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract (yes, Tbsp!); 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml)buttermilk, at room temperature*; Vanilla Buttercream:; 1 and 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 5 and 1/2 cups (650g) confectioners’ sugar; 1/3 cup (80ml)whole milk or heavy cream; 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

This decadent vanilla cake is made with a blend of cake flour, butter, and buttermilk for a rich and moist texture. Topped with a creamy vanilla buttercream, this dessert is perfect for any special occasion or simply as a sweet treat.

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Servings: 12

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3 and 2/3 cups (433g) cake flour(spooned & leveled)

1 teaspoon salt

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

3 large eggs + 2 additional egg whites, at room temperature*

1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract (yes, Tbsp!)

1 and 1/2 cups (360ml)buttermilk, at room temperature*

Vanilla Buttercream

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

5 and 1/2 cups (650g) confectioners’ sugar

1/3 cup (80ml)whole milk or heavy cream

1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon salt

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,775kcal

88%
Fat

77g

3%
Saturated Fat

48g

2%
Carbohydrates

264g

13%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

174g

8%
Protein

12g

0%
Cholesterol

183mg

9%
Sodium

512mg

25%

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

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