Vanilla Layer Cake
Prep
25 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This vanilla layer cake is my go to recipe whenever I want something homemade and impressive without spending all day in the kitchen. With just forty five minutes from start to finish, you can have two beautiful golden layers cooling on your counter before you know it. The best part? You probably have everything in your pantry already, which means no expensive specialty ingredients or last minute grocery runs. Eggs are packed with protein and choline, which are great for brain health, making this dessert a tiny bit more nutritious than you'd expect. Trust me, once you master this simple recipe, you'll be making it constantly for birthdays, potlucks, and just because afternoons.
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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