Vanilla Cake

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Set oven to 350 and prepare your 8-inch pans with butter and a circle of parchment paper.
  2. 2Set oven to 350 and prepare your 8-inch pans with butter and a circle of parchment paper.
  3. 3Set oven to 350 and prepare your 8-inch pans with butter and a circle of parchment paper.
  4. 4Sift 2 1/2 cups or 280 grams of all-purpose flour, 3/4 tsp of salt, and 2 1/4 tsp of baking powder, then whisk it up and set it aside.
  5. 5Sift 2 1/2 cups or 280 grams of all-purpose flour, 3/4 tsp of salt, and 2 1/4 tsp of baking powder, then whisk it up and set it aside.
  6. 6Sift 2 1/2 cups or 280 grams of all-purpose flour, 3/4 tsp of salt, and 2 1/4 tsp of baking powder, then whisk it up and set it aside.
  7. 7Cream up 3/4 cup or 170 grams of room temperature unsalted butter, so it is nice and smooth.
  8. 8Cream up 3/4 cup or 170 grams of room temperature unsalted butter, so it is nice and smooth.
  9. 9Cream up 3/4 cup or 170 grams of room temperature unsalted butter, so it is nice and smooth.
  10. 10Add 1 2/3 cups of granulated sugar or 333 grams, mix for three minutes and scrape the bowl down a little bit.
  11. 11Add 1 2/3 cups of granulated sugar or 333 grams, mix for three minutes and scrape the bowl down a little bit.
  12. 12Add 1 2/3 cups of granulated sugar or 333 grams, mix for three minutes and scrape the bowl down a little bit.
  13. 13Add three eggs, one at a time.
  14. 14Add three eggs, one at a time.
  15. 15Add three eggs, one at a time.
  16. 16Add 1 Tbsp or 15 ml of vanilla
  17. 17Add 1 Tbsp or 15 ml of vanilla
  18. 18Add 1 Tbsp or 15 ml of vanilla
  19. 19Mix on lowest speed and sprinkle in some flour and 1/3 of buttermilk. Repeat until combined.
  20. 20Mix on lowest speed and sprinkle in some flour and 1/3 of buttermilk. Repeat until combined.
  21. 21Mix on lowest speed and sprinkle in some flour and 1/3 of buttermilk. Repeat until combined.
  22. 22Use a spatula and bring it all together.
  23. 23Use a spatula and bring it all together.
  24. 24Use a spatula and bring it all together.
  25. 25Use a scale or eyeball it and pour about 600 grams of cake batter in the prepared pans
  26. 26Use a scale or eyeball it and pour about 600 grams of cake batter in the prepared pans
  27. 27Use a scale or eyeball it and pour about 600 grams of cake batter in the prepared pans
  28. 28Give your pans a quick tap just to get any big air bubbles out, use cake strips, and then they go into the oven at 350 for about 30 minutes.
  29. 29Give your pans a quick tap just to get any big air bubbles out, use cake strips, and then they go into the oven at 350 for about 30 minutes.
  30. 30Give your pans a quick tap just to get any big air bubbles out, use cake strips, and then they go into the oven at 350 for about 30 minutes.
  31. 31Whip up a batch of simple vanilla buttercream, and press any air bubbles out.
  32. 32Whip up a batch of simple vanilla buttercream, and press any air bubbles out.
  33. 33Whip up a batch of simple vanilla buttercream, and press any air bubbles out.
  34. 34Transfer frosting to a piping bag.
  35. 35Transfer frosting to a piping bag.
  36. 36Transfer frosting to a piping bag.
  37. 37Place one dot of buttercream on the cake plate, place that cake layer in the center and cover this with a generous layer of buttercream frosting.
  38. 38Place one dot of buttercream on the cake plate, place that cake layer in the center and cover this with a generous layer of buttercream frosting.
  39. 39Place one dot of buttercream on the cake plate, place that cake layer in the center and cover this with a generous layer of buttercream frosting.
  40. 40Pop that second layer on and cover in another layer of frosting, topping off with sprinkles.
  41. 41Pop that second layer on and cover in another layer of frosting, topping off with sprinkles.
  42. 42Pop that second layer on and cover in another layer of frosting, topping off with sprinkles.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 280 grams All-purpose flour
  • 280 grams All-purpose flour
  • 280 grams All-purpose flour
  • 0.75 tsp Salt
  • 0.75 tsp Salt
  • 0.75 tsp Salt
  • 2.25 tsp Baking powder
  • 2.25 tsp Baking powder
  • 2.25 tsp Baking powder
  • 0.75 cup Unsalted butter
  • 0.75 cup Unsalted butter
  • 0.75 cup Unsalted butter
  • 170 grams Unsalted butter
  • 170 grams Unsalted butter
  • 170 grams Unsalted butter
  • 1.66 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1.66 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1.66 cups Granulated sugar
  • 333 grams Granulated sugar
  • 333 grams Granulated sugar
  • 333 grams Granulated sugar
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 Tbsp Vanilla
  • 1 Tbsp Vanilla
  • 1 Tbsp Vanilla
  • 15 ml Vanilla
  • 15 ml Vanilla
  • 15 ml Vanilla
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • Cake strips
  • Cake strips
  • Cake strips

Equipment

OvenTwo 8-inch pans or three 6-inch pansScaleSifterWhiskStand mixerSmall bowlMeasuring cupsSpatulaPiping bagOffset spatulaCake turntableSprinkle drawer

Tips

  • Set your oven to 350.
  • Prepare two 8-inch pans or three 6-inch pans
  • Use a circle of parchment paper for insurance for no broken or cracked cakes when they release.