Vanilla Layer Cake
Prep
25 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
A moist and flavorful vanilla cake made with layers of fluffy goodness.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400 gall-purpose flour
- 250 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter(softened)
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 5 mLpure vanilla extract
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 150 mLwhole milk
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease two 20cm (8inch) round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisk until well combined.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl after adding each egg.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Beat just until combined.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
Tip: Make sure to spread the batter evenly and avoid air pockets.
- 6
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Do not open the oven door during this time.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with a thin layer of jam or buttercream. Repeat with the second cake layer.
Tip: This will create a beautiful layer cake with a smooth surface.
- 9
Decorate the top of the cake with your favorite frosting and toppings.
Tip: Get creative and have fun with it!
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