Southern Living Vanilla Cake Recipe
Ingredients
This Southern Living Vanilla Cake Recipe is an easy cake recipe that yields a moist, delicious cake. This recipe requires the following ingredients: 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup (1 and 1/2 sticks) butter, softened, 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 4 large eggs, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 1 cup whole milk.
Instructions
Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Then, beat in the eggs one at a time until each one is fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until combined. To the wet ingredients, alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the two cake pans and spread out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes in the pans before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
Once the cakes have cooled, you can prepare the frosting. This Southern Living Vanilla Cake Recipe is topped with a simple buttercream frosting. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) butter and 4 cups powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until combined. If the frosting is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until you reach desired consistency.
Assembly
To assemble the cake, place one of the cooled cake layers on a cake stand or plate. Spread the top with frosting, then place the remaining cake layer on top. Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake. If desired, decorate the cake with sprinkles or other decorations. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
This Southern Living Vanilla Cake Recipe yields 8 servings. Each serving contains approximately 545 calories, 25 grams of fat, 74 grams of carbohydrates, and 6 grams of protein. This recipe is high in sugar and fat, so it should be consumed in moderation. Enjoy!
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