Description

This Vanilla Cake stands out with its fluffy texture and rich flavor, thanks to simple ingredients like butter, sugar, and vanilla. Ideal for any celebration or as a delightful dessert after dinner, it’s an easy homemade treat everyone will love.

Ingredients

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3 each 8-inch cake pans
1 can baking nonstick spray
3 each parchment paper circles
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup dry milk powder
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups granulated sugar
6 large egg whites
2 tbsp vanilla bean paste
1 cup sour cream
3 cups dry ingredients (combined flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, dry milk powder)
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups powdered sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 serrated knife

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉ and prepare three 8-inch cake pans with baking spray and parchment paper.
Sift the flour into a medium bowl and mix in baking powder, baking soda, salt, and dry milk powder.
In a large bowl, beat the butter, oil, and sugar with a mixer on high for 2 minutes until fluffy and white.
Mix in the egg whites, vanilla bean paste, and sour cream on medium speed for 1 minute.
Add the dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing on low speed until just combined. Use a rubber spatula to ensure everything is mixed well.
Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared pans and bake for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, sift the powdered sugar into a bowl and set aside.
Beat the butter in a large bowl for 2 minutes, then mix in cream cheese for 1 minute.
Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low, and then add vanilla bean paste; beat until creamy.
Trim the domes off the cooled cakes with a serrated knife.
Spread frosting on the first cake layer, place the second layer and repeat. For the last layer, place it bottom-side up.
Apply a light crumb coat of frosting and freeze for 15 minutes before frosting fully and decorating.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
You can substitute sour cream with plain yogurt if desired.
For a richer flavor, consider using high-quality vanilla extract.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/16 of cake)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 50mg