Description
This moist, tender vanilla cake is a timeless classic, perfect for any celebration. Developed in the Eminent Recipes kitchen, this recipe uses cake flour and buttermilk to ensure a fine, velvety crumb. With rich buttery notes and a deep aroma from high-quality vanilla extract, it delivers bakery-quality results that are soft, light, and perfectly structured. It is an ideal base for weddings, birthdays, or any special occasion needing a beautiful, reliable dessert.
Ingredients
3 and 2/3 cups cake flour
1.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
3 whole eggs, room temperature
2 egg whites, room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1.5 cups buttermilk, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
5.5 cups confectioners sugar
1.5 cups unsalted butter (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease three 9-inch cake pans, lining with parchment paper.
Whisk cake flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl.
Beat 1.5 cups of butter and granulated sugar on high speed for 3 minutes until creamy.
Add the 3 whole eggs, 2 egg whites, and vanilla extract, beating on high for 2 minutes.
Mix in dry ingredients on low speed until just combined.
Pour in buttermilk and mix until the batter is smooth and fully incorporated.
Divide batter evenly into the three prepared pans.
Bake for 23-26 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool completely before frosting with the buttercream made from confectioners sugar and remaining butter.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients like eggs and buttermilk are at room temperature for the best emulsion. Use a kitchen scale to divide the batter for even layers. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 26
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg