🍽️ FittestMe.aiFoodsNutrients

Vanilla Layer Cake Recipe

American · Dessert · 55 min total

A classic vanilla layer cake with moist, tender crumb and creamy buttercream frosting, perfect for birthdays and celebrations.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk, room temperature
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
• 2-3 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
3. In a large bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in 2 tsp vanilla.
5. Alternately add flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with flour, mixing just until combined.
6. Divide batter evenly among pans. Bake 22-25 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
7. For frosting: Beat 1 cup butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low. Add 2 tsp vanilla and 2 tbsp cream; beat on high until fluffy, adding more cream if needed.
8. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread about 1 cup frosting on top. Repeat with second layer. Top with third layer. Frost top and sides with remaining frosting.

Tips

• For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
• To make ahead, wrap cooled cake layers in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months.
• Store frosted cake in the refrigerator; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.

More about Vanilla layer cake →

AI estimate may be inaccurate · Terms