The Most AMAZING Vanilla Cake

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Set your oven to 350°F and prep your two 8-inch pans.
  2. 2Give the sides and bottom of the pans a nice bit of butter and place a circle of parchment paper at the bottom of each pan.
  3. 3In a bowl, sift 2 1/2 cups or 280g of all-purpose flour, 3/4 tsp of salt and 2 1/4 tsp of baking powder.
  4. 4Whisk together the dry ingredients.
  5. 5In a stand mixer, cream 3/4 cup or 170g of room temperature unsalted butter.
  6. 6Add 1 2/3 cups or 333g of granulated sugar while mixing.
  7. 7Mix on high for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  8. 8Add 3 large eggs one at a time, letting each incorporate before adding the next.
  9. 9Add 1 tbsp or 15 ml of vanilla.
  10. 10Add the dry ingredients and buttermilk in alternating batches, mixing on the lowest speed.
  11. 11Finish combining the ingredients by hand with a spatula until just combined.
  12. 12Divide the batter evenly (600g each) into the prepared cake pans and give each a quick tap to remove air bubbles.
  13. 13Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes using cake strips for even baking.
  14. 14Once the cakes have cooled, frost with buttercream frosting and decorate with sprinkles.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 280 g All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.75 tsp Salt
  • 2.25 tsp Baking Powder
  • 0.75 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 170 g Unsalted Butter
  • 1.67 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 333 g Granulated Sugar
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla
  • 15 ml Vanilla
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 240 ml Buttermilk
  • 600 g Buttercream Frosting
  • 0 Sprinkles

Equipment

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