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Vanilla Birthday Cake with Old-Fashioned Vanilla Buttercream

Delicious Vanilla Birthday Cake with Old-Fashioned Vanilla Buttercream

This Vanilla Birthday Cake with Old-Fashioned Vanilla Buttercream is a delightful dessert perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
Buttercream Frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • mixer
  • Cake Pans

Method
 

Baking Process
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
  6. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely before frosting with Old-Fashioned Vanilla Buttercream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 3gFat: 22g

Notes

Customize your cake by adding flavors like almond extract or lemon zest. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for a delightful experience.

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