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Vanilla Birthday Cake with Whipped Buttercream

47 Magical Vanilla Birthday Cake with Whipped Buttercream Delight


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cake (8-10 servings) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic vanilla birthday cake with light whipped buttercream frosting. Perfect for celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • For buttercream: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the mixture. Stir in vanilla.
  5. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Cool cakes completely before frosting.
  7. For buttercream, beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar.
  8. Mix in vanilla and cream until fluffy.
  9. Frost cooled cake layers.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
  • Do not overmix batter to avoid dense cake.
  • Store cake in an airtight container.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 45g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 62g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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